Van Metre 5K Run
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Ashburn, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $133.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Van Metre 5K Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the vibrant community of Ashburn, Loudoun! This exciting event, established in 1992, not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a noble cause—raising funds for Children's National Hospital. Participants can choose between a competitive 5K race and a One Mile Fun Run/Walk, making it perfect for everyone from serious athletes to families with strollers and dogs.
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM at Broadlands Marketplace, with a USATF certified course and a state-of-the-art ChronoTrack timing system to ensure accurate results. Enjoy a day filled with activities, including an interactive warm-up for kids, arts and crafts, and face painting. Post-race celebrations feature cash prizes for top finishers, delicious refreshments from local eateries, and exciting raffle giveaways. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community-focused event while having a blast and making a difference! Join us and bring your friends and family to make unforgettable memories on race day!
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM at Broadlands Marketplace, with a USATF certified course and a state-of-the-art ChronoTrack timing system to ensure accurate results. Enjoy a day filled with activities, including an interactive warm-up for kids, arts and crafts, and face painting. Post-race celebrations feature cash prizes for top finishers, delicious refreshments from local eateries, and exciting raffle giveaways. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community-focused event while having a blast and making a difference! Join us and bring your friends and family to make unforgettable memories on race day!
Organiser's Description
The Van Metre 5K Run was established in 1992 to benefit Children's National Hospital. The event includes a One Mile Fun Run/Walk inviting everyone from serious runners, occasional joggers, and walkers of all skill levels to participate. To date the Van Metre 5K Run has raised over $2.9 million dollars in support of Children's National.
Race day activities include an interactive warm up for the kids, arts and crafts and face painting. The post-race celebrations include cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female runners and additional prizes are presented to the top two male and female runners in every age group. There are a variety of other raffle and door prizes, including prizes for our social media contests! Refreshments and snacks are provided by local restaurants and businesses and include everything from bottled water, fresh fruit, granola, muffins, donuts, and cupcakes to a complimentary slice of pizza for everyone in attendance.
The Van Metre 5K Run provides a USATF certified course and uses a ChronoTrack race timing system with disposable B-tags. From corporate teams to families with strollers and dogs, there is something fun for everyone! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @VM5KRUN for additional race related updates such as tips on how to improve your 5K time, best stretching practices and a Spotify playlist to make your run even more exciting!
We are continually grateful for the generosity and support of our sponsors, participants, partners, and volunteers who help make this such a special and successful event year after year. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on April 26th at 8:30am!
Location:
Broadlands Marketplace
43170 Southern Walk Plaza
Broadlands, VA 20148
Registration Fees:
5K Adult: $30
5K Youth (12 & Under): $20
3-Person Corporate Team: $110
4-Person Corporate Team: $125
1 Mile Adult: $25
1 Mile Youth (12 & Under): $15
Online registration will remain open through 8:00 am on race day, Saturday April 26.
Packet Pick up:
Thursday, April 24, 4-7pm at =PR= One Loudoun (20432 Exchange St., Ashburn, VA 20147).
Friday, April 25, 12-5 pm at Rubino's Pizzeria at Broadlands Marketplace (43170 Southern Walk Plaza, Broadlands, VA 20148).
Saturday, April 26, 7:30-8:15 am, Event Venue (Broadlands Marketplace)
Race participants will receive a special edition t-shirt and custom race bib.
Race day activities include an interactive warm up for the kids, arts and crafts and face painting. The post-race celebrations include cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female runners and additional prizes are presented to the top two male and female runners in every age group. There are a variety of other raffle and door prizes, including prizes for our social media contests! Refreshments and snacks are provided by local restaurants and businesses and include everything from bottled water, fresh fruit, granola, muffins, donuts, and cupcakes to a complimentary slice of pizza for everyone in attendance.
The Van Metre 5K Run provides a USATF certified course and uses a ChronoTrack race timing system with disposable B-tags. From corporate teams to families with strollers and dogs, there is something fun for everyone! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @VM5KRUN for additional race related updates such as tips on how to improve your 5K time, best stretching practices and a Spotify playlist to make your run even more exciting!
We are continually grateful for the generosity and support of our sponsors, participants, partners, and volunteers who help make this such a special and successful event year after year. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on April 26th at 8:30am!
Location:
Broadlands Marketplace
43170 Southern Walk Plaza
Broadlands, VA 20148
Registration Fees:
5K Adult: $30
5K Youth (12 & Under): $20
3-Person Corporate Team: $110
4-Person Corporate Team: $125
1 Mile Adult: $25
1 Mile Youth (12 & Under): $15
Online registration will remain open through 8:00 am on race day, Saturday April 26.
Packet Pick up:
Thursday, April 24, 4-7pm at =PR= One Loudoun (20432 Exchange St., Ashburn, VA 20147).
Friday, April 25, 12-5 pm at Rubino's Pizzeria at Broadlands Marketplace (43170 Southern Walk Plaza, Broadlands, VA 20148).
Saturday, April 26, 7:30-8:15 am, Event Venue (Broadlands Marketplace)
Race participants will receive a special edition t-shirt and custom race bib.
Races
-
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
3-Person Corporate Team
Incl. $7.60 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$117.60
CLOSED -
4-Person Corporate Team
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$133.50
CLOSED -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:35AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
Van Metre 5K Run