The time has come! The event you have been waiting for is here! Come break in the new 5k or 10k course at the long anticipated and long awaited opening of the "One Loudoun" venue in Loudoun County, VA! Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes by taking part in Ringing in Hope: A Salute to Our Troops!

Details:

Monday, May 26, 2014 (Memorial Day)

5k Race: 8:00 am (Certified USATF Course)

10k Race: 8:10 am (Certified USATF Course)

1k Fun Run-Walk - 9:30 am

Here are just a few of the things you will enjoy:

• $5,000 in awards and prizes to race participants!
• Family Fun Activities 
• Technical T-shirts for 5k and 10k participants
• Flags and medallions for 1k participants (children) to Ring In Hope for Troops
• Food at the finish line
• Online Silent Auction
• Free massages
• Team Competitions     
• Stay Post Race to Eat & Celebrate at One Loudoun

Venue Location
One Loudoun
20626 East Hampton Plaza, Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Ages

All Ages Welcome

Cost of Registration

1K Fun Run/Walk

$14 per person 3 and older (under 3 is free)

*Walkers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If parent/guardian is registered for 10K or 5K race, parent/guardian is free for 1K event. 1K admission includes a flag to proudly display as participant makes his/her way around the 1k course along with a participation medallion. Each 1K participant will also receive a bib for registration purposes, although the event is untimed.

5K Timed Event

$30 Until Midnight April 1, 2014 (Early Bird Registration)
$35 From April 2 – May 24, 2014
$40 May 26 (race day and packet pickup)

10K Timed Event

$35 Until Midnight April 1, 2014 (Early Bird Registration)
$40 From April 2 – May 24, 2014
$45 May 26 (race day and packet pick up)

***We ask that you please help registration to run smoothly by not switching events.  If you must do so, any changes should be done in advance of the race by May 15^th.

Charity Beneficiaries

Operation Renewed Hope Foundation (Ending Veteran Homelessness)

Wounded Warrior Project (provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.)

Service Source (Delivering exceptional services to individuals with disabilities)

Please consider donating to one of these charities, click here to donate!

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Timing and Scoring  Commonwealth Race Management, a division of Potomac River Running,  will provide professional race management and state of the art electronic timing. Timing Chips will be provided and must be inserted through your shoe screen during timed events.  If left on the bib, your time will not be recorded. 

Awards

In both the 10K and 5K valuable merchandise or gift certificates will be given to the top 3 overall men and top 3 women as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & over. There will also be drawings during the post-race ceremony - you must be present to win prizes.

10K & 5K Co-ed Team Competition

Get your running buddies, family, friends and co-workers together and have fun challenging other teams. A trophy will be awarded to the fastest team (top 4 finishers) as well as the team with the most participants (in both the 5k and 10k event). All teams are coed, with a minimum of 5 people. A minimum of 2 persons of each gender are required to form a team. No exceptions. A single team may have as many members as desired. The top 4 on each team will score. Scoring is Cross-County Style; lowest aggregate time of the top 4 team members wins. 

T-shirts

T-SHIRT DEADLINE: May 13, 2014. To be guaranteed an Official Ringing in Hope technical t-shirt, please be sure to register by May 13. After that date, shirts will be available on race day following the race on a first come, first served basis, if still available. The event offers a uniquely designed commemorative short sleeve performance t-shirt to registrants in the 5k and 10k. Sizes available are Unisex; Youth Medium and Large, Adult Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large and XXX-Large. Runners will receive the t-shirt size they have ordered as indicated on their bib in order to help ensure participants receive what they requested. 

Packet Pickup Prior to Race Day and Late Registration

Leesburg PR Store (1601 Village Market Blvd SE, Unit 120, Leesburg, VA 20175) on Friday, May 23, from 4:00-7:00

One Loudoun (20626 East Hampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147) on Saturday, May 24, from 9:00-12:00

Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration

All race day registration will take place outdoors in order to accommodate the growing number of participants.

Race (and walk) registration can take place in one of three ways:

1.)    Registering here online

2.)    At one of the two pre-race packet pickups (Locations TBD)

3.)    On race day at the race site:

May 26, 2014 – One Loudoun (on the main plaza)

Main Plaza 6:30 AM to Race Time

Picking Up Bibs and Packets for Your Friends and Family

We do allow runners to pick up bibs and t-shirts for their friends. Please note that t-shirts cannot be mailed. You will not need to show us your ID or copies of their ID to pick up bibs for anyone other than yourself.

Parking

There is plenty of parking at One Loudoun.  

Strollers & Pets

Strollers and baby joggers are welcome, but must start at the back of the pack as a safety precaution for the other participants. For the safety of our participants, we do not permit pets to participate in the events. Thank you for your understanding.

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event, please send an email with "Ringing In Hope Volunteer" in the subject line to: info@ringinginhope.com.  Service hours are also available to volunteers. All volunteers must be at least 15 years old.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website: www.ringinginhope.com