We are excited to be hosting our 1st RunFest in the Virginia region in 2024! Come race with us to support ASA’s Wingman Program –
spread awarness, raise funds, have fun, and enjoy good company! We can’t wait to see you there!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Location: Reston Town Center, 1818 Discovery St, Reston, VA 20190
Race Distances: 5K & Virtual Participation
Want to volunteer instead of running? Sign up to become a RunFest Volunteer!
Want to learn more about becoming a Corporate Partner through this event?
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may register as soon as registration opens all the way up until the day of RunFest. Prices increase leading up to the day of the race, so we encourage you to take advantage of our Launch (ends on 6/15 at midnight) and Early-Bird (6/16 – 8/15) pricing. Race entry fees are non-refundable.
*Race Day Registration will be available at packet pick up as well as on site on race day morning.
Online Registration is now closed, but you can still register in person!
*Race Day Registration will be available Friday 4/21 at Packet Pick-up locations as well as on site on race day morning from 7:30-8:45 AM.
PRICING
5K RACE
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Early Bird (through 8/15) - $30
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Regular (through 9/18) - $40
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Packet Pick Up and Day-Of Registration - $45
Virtual Race
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1 fee - $25
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No race day registration available for virtual
ASA Participants
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Free Registration:
Must be a participant in the 2024 Wingman Program.
VIRTUAL RUNFEST TEAMS
ALWAYS WANTED TO SUPPORT ASA? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!
Register today and participate any time, any place! There are awards for furthest registrant, largest virtual team, and most funds raised! Get started today and support ASA’s Wingman Program!
Virtual bibs will be emailed upon registration. Shirts will be mailed the 3rd week of September. Prizes earned will be mailed after September 22nd. Share your pics with us by emailing them to [email protected]!
SCHOOL / Club COMPETITION
The high school teams with the most members AND the team that earns the highest fundraising amount for RunFest will each win a pizza party!
Email Julie to learn more or officially register your high school team with RunFest.
help design this year's shirt!
Be a part of the fun of the first Virginia RunFest! Submit your shirt design ideas by July 30th! Multiple submissions allowed.
*The winning design will be announced in early August.
2024 INCENTIVES
TEAM incentive
Racing is more fun with friends by your side, so why not take your registration a step further and start a RunFest Team?
10-PERSON TEAMS
Team Captains will get the Custom ASA Sprints Running Hat once their team reaches 10 people.
FUNDRAISING incentives
Not only is racing at RunFest a great way to support ASA, but so is fundraising for our Wingman Program leading up to race day.
Raise $500 or $1,000
Raise $500- receive the 30oz Stanley Stainless Steel Tumbler Water Bottle.
Raise $1,000- receive both the Igloo Seadrift Cooler Backpack & Stanley Tumbler.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
RUNFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
** Service Dogs Only
** Parking is free on Sundays at Reston Town Center. Follow the event parking signs leading to the Blue and Green garages. See map below.
7:30 AM
RUNFEST OPENS
Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration Open.
8:40 AM
PRE-RACE FESTIVITIES BEGIN
Music. Announcements & Warm-Ups at 8:40.
9:00 AM
RACE STARTS & FAMILY FESTIVAL OPENS
ASA Shop, Food, Drinks, & Music & Family Festival Open
10:00 AM
AWARDS & PRIZES
Learn More about awards & prizes below!
10:15 AM
TRY A BLOCK
Try out what being an ASA Wingman is all about!
11:30 PM
RUNFEST ENDS
5K RACE COURSE
ORANGE HAT CREW
Keep an eye out for our Orange Hat Crew: Anyone wearing a neon orange ASA hat will be available to assist you throughout the event.
If you become separated from your child, find a member of the Orange Hat Crew for help or come to the stage to have an announcement made.
SAFETY
A first-aid tent will be located by the ASA Shop for anyone needing basic first aid supplies.
After seeing our teams in action at VA RunFest we know you will want to join us! Come experience first-hand what it’s like to be a Wingman when you TRY A BLOCK with ASA.
Join us on Market St. where you will get the opportunity to run alongside ASA Captains and Athletes to experience what it’s like running on a team, empowering an ASA Athlete, and pushing a jogger! *Must be 8th grade or older to participate.
Feel free to complete the guest waiver ahead of time or you can fill it out on site.
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
Whether you join in on the festivities as soon as we open at 9 AM or after you cross the finish line, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This year’s festival portion of the event will include a post-race party and awards ceremony, food, drinks, music, and fun and games for all ages.
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Face-painting, balloons, a magician, puppies and more await in the Family Fun Zone!
FOOD
Kona Ice will be at the race!
ASA SHOP
Stock up on all your favorite ASA gear from joggers to shirts, hats, sunglasses, and more!
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place at the Post-Race Party after all events have concluded. Awards will be presented for the following categories:
5K RACE WINNERS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male, Female, and Nonbinary winners plus 1st and 2nd place winners in age group will receive an ASA swag bag and ASA bucks to purchase items of your choice at our shop!
Winners will be selected from each age group in the Men’s, Women’s, & Nonbinary categories. Participants must race in-person (not virtually) in order to be eligible for awards.
Age groups include: Under 14 | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
TEAM SIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Largest Teams.
(Prizes to be Announced)
TEAM FUNDRAISING
Prizes will be awarded to the 3 Teams that Fundraised the most.
(Prizes to be Announced)
PACKET PICK-UP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
POTOMAC RIVER RUNNING (Reston Town Center)
11911 Democracry Drive Reston, Virginia 20190
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (RACE DAY)
Location: RunFest Race Site: ICE RINK PAVILION
Time: Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration is open from 7:30-8:45 AM