Bands on the Run 5K – Mc Lean, VA 2026

Date
April 26, 2026
Location
Mc Lean, VA
Venue
Langley High School
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $55.00
Events
5K Run/Walk
Includes
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Bands on the Run 5K starts at 8:00 AM in McLean, Virginia, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly. This 5K race takes place on April 26, 2026, at Langley High School. Entry fees range from $45 to $55. The event combines running with a music theme centered on bands, offering a straightforward 5K course for runners of all abilities. If you're traveling to the McLean area for the race, arriving the evening before gives you time to settle in, scout the venue, and get adequate rest before an early morning start.

From the Race Organizer
Join the band directors from Langley HS and Cooper MS, students, families, and the community on Sunday, April 26 for our annual Bands on the Run 5k, starting at 8:00 a.m. Run the race like a pro or walk the course with a friend! The race begins at Langley High School (6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101), winds through the neighboring community of Langley Oaks, and finishes back up at the high school. This annual 5K is a fundraiser and a community-building event in support of the award-winning band programs at Cooper Middle School & Langley High School. Funds raised through this event benefit both fast-growing programs, providing such things as: *Professional sectional teachers *Guest clinicians *The repair and replacement of instruments, equipment and uniforms *Scholarship funds for students in need to participate in band events We greatly appreciate the generosity of the local community to help us provide an exceptional music education experience for our area students. Your suppor

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bands on the Run 5K – Mc Lean, VA 2026?

Bands on the Run 5K – Mc Lean, VA 2026 takes place on April 26, 2026. The race is held in Mc Lean, Virginia.

Where is Bands on the Run 5K – Mc Lean, VA 2026 held?

Bands on the Run 5K – Mc Lean, VA 2026 is held at Langley High School in Mc Lean, Virginia.

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