Winter Holiday 5Ks, Races and Fun Runs

 

Register now for these fun and festive holiday races and runs during the month of December thru January 1st around Northern Virginia. Show your holiday spirit at these upcoming running events! 

Jingle Bell Run 5K at Pentagon Row (Arlington) – December 1, 2018 at 9am
The Arthritis Foundation’s Metro DC Jingle Bell Run 5K at Pentagon Row is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. ‘Tis the season to live it up and be jolly for a reason! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and be a Champion of Yes! 100 percent of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to this great cause.

Run With Santa 5K (Reston Town Center) – December 2, 2018 at 8:30am
Spread the joy of the holiday season by wearing your favorite holiday gear or costume for the race! Whether you dress up in a Santa suit or dress as an elf, you have the chance to win an award for best costume! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be running the race to raise money for charity. There will also be a free kids fun run (a few hundred yards). Registration will take place on race day for the kids fun run. Participants in the kids run will receive a finisher medal! The fun run will take place around 9:30 am, after the 5k and just before the awards ceremony.

Jingle All The Way 5K and 15K (Washington,  DC) – December 9, 2018 at 8am
Have a festive time in the heart of Washington DC! The Jingle All the Way is a holiday themed race that draws a huge crowd of costume clad participants.
The Jingle All the Way offers both the 5K and also a 15K on a classic downtown DC venue.
With a flat and fast course, runners will jingle through the streets of downtown Washington, DC, taking in gorgeous views of famous Monuments and the Potomac River. The Start and Finish lines are located on 15th Street NW, directly next to the Washington Monument- in the heart of the city!

2018 NOVA Jingle Bell Jog 5K (Loudoun County) – December 9, 2018 at 8:30am
The NOVA Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual running event that champions all things associated with the festive winter holidays… Jingle Bells, Santa, Mistletoe, Egg Nog, Reindeer, Elves! Most events give out a shirt with your entry; not this event! All participants will receive a Santa Suit costume! You will also receive a pair of Jingle Bells to tie to your running shoes! The sights and sounds of running Santas will take over Northern VA/DC! All finishers will be treated with a Holiday themed medal!
Event Date: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Location: Loudoun County Public Schools Parking Lot, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148
5K Start Time: 8:30am
Little Elf Dashes: 9:15am

4th Annual Holiday Half Marathon and 4 Mile Fun Run at Wakefield Park (Annandale) December 9, 2018 at 9am
The half marathon showcases beautiful Wakefield Park, Lake Accotink and the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail.
Runners can expect a premium experience starting with pre-race entertainment, a winter and holiday themed decorated course, scoring and awards, and an incredible post-race celebration including the awards ceremony and post-race buffet.

Jingle Bell Rock & Run Ringing In HopeDecember 15, 2018
Celebrate the Holidays with us at One Loudoun! Run the 5K/10K race or participate in the 1K Jammie Jingle Fun Run! Then, enjoy loads of fun at the after party and take part in the festivities that will be sure to put you in that holiday spirit! Make this Holiday Season a truly memorable one. Run, Walk or Jog and celebrate with us as we ring in the holidays! Race Times:
9:00 am 5K
9:10 am 10K
10:30 am 1K Jammie Jingle Fun Run
Location: One Loudoun (main plaza): 20626 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Designated Charity: LIFE WITH CANCER

Frosty 5K (Fairfax Corner) – December 16, 2018 at 8:30am
The Frosty 5k benefits the Robinson Secondary School Track & Field Teams. There will also be a 1k fun run that begins at 8:35 a.m., and there will be a FREE Tot Trot starting at 9:30 a.m.

Fairfax Four Miler (Fairfax City) – December 31, 2018 at 6pm
What better way to ring in the new year than a run with thousands of your closest running buddies? Celebrating our ninth year, the Fairfax Four is a favorite for its post-race pizza party and cozy sweatshirt premium! Register early to secure your sweatshirt and your spot in this sell out event! This course has a few rolling hills and a great downhill grade finish. Runs through Old Town Fairfax and George Mason University.

Countdown to None 5K (Vienna) December 31, 2018 at 4:30pm
Join us to in our journey to make type 1 diabetes TYPE NONE! Hosting healthy lifestyle events like the Countdown to None 5k in Vienna, VA to support research.
Course begins in the heart of historic Vienna near the caboose on Church Street. Travels north on Center Street to the entrance to the W&OD Trail near Northside Park up to just before the Clarks Crossing entrance, then straight shot up the trail back into Vienna for a fast finish!
Start Address: Centennial Park (Near Mural)
Dominion Rd.
Vienna, VA 22180

New Year’s Day 5K (Reston Town Center) – January 1, 2019 at 10am
Kick off the New Year in style by joining us for the New Year’s Day 5k! With a race start time of 10:00 a.m., there’s still time to sleep in a bit after ringing in the New Year! The run will start and finish at Reston Town Center and will cover a picturesque route. There will be music, food, and fun celebration following the race!

New Day New Year 2019 5K Run/Walk (Ashburn) – January 1, 2019 at 9:30am
Celebrate the first new day of the New Year with a 5k run/walk and receive commemorative beanie hat, buff/scarf, and gloves. Plan to stick around for a post-race breakfast at House 6 Brewing with delicious food from our food truck and beer on tap from House 6. (Must be 21 years or older with valid ID to purchase and drink alcohol). We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the New Day of the New Year! Location: House 6 Brewing, 44427 Atwater Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147.