Start The Year Strong
Make 2026 your year to shine! Take on the New Year's Day 5K!
Location
Browns Chapel Park
1525 Browns Chapel Road
Reston, VA 20194
Course Map Coming Soon
Swag
All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative New Year's Day 1/4 zip, a unique race bib, post-race snacks, free race day photos, and a digital finisher certificate!
Free Photos
Smile! Your race photos are free to download after the event. Just keep your bib visible on the front of your outfit so we can tag your pics!
Register
Packet Pickup
Stop by =PR= Reston for packet pickup and turn it into your pre-race prep stop! Grab your bib, browse winter gear, and get stocked up for your first finish line of the year!
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the live race! There will also be awards for the top 3 male and female age group finishers in five-year increments from 14 and under through 80 and over in the live race. There will be no awards in the virtual race.
Results
The live race will be timed by Commonwealth Race Management and will be electronically timed using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted here: Results & Photos
Gear Up. Join In. Run Strong.
Get Race Ready
Step into =PR= Run & Walk for an expert shoe fitting, top-quality footwear, stylish apparel, and the running essentials you need to reach your goals.
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