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 $3.5 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. 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 11th 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 11.
Packet Pick up:
Thursday, April 9, 4-7pm at =PR= One Loudoun (20432 Exchange St., Ashburn, VA 20147).
Friday, April 10, 12-5 pm at Rubino's Pizzeria at Broadlands Marketplace (43170 Southern Walk Plaza, Broadlands, VA 20148).
Saturday, April 11, 7:30-8:15 am, Event Venue (Broadlands Marketplace)
Race participants will receive a special edition t-shirt and custom race bib.
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — 3-person Corporate Team
Type — Running
08:30
$110.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — 4-person Corporate Team
Type — Running
08:30
$125.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — 1 Mile Run/Walk
Type — Running
08:35
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Ashburn.
Ashburn is a suburb of Washington, DC, in Loudoun County, Virginia. It 2010, it was home to about 44,000 people.
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