The Friends of Reston Fall 5K starts at 8:00 AM on October 4, 2026, so plan your arrival in Reston, Virginia with that early morning push in mind. The race is based at Browns Chapel and offers a 5K distance. Entry fees range from free to $50, making it accessible across different budgets. This is a straightforward running event ideal for athletes looking for a local race without extensive travel logistics for the distance.
From the Race Organizer
Join the Friends of Reston on Sunday, October 4th, for the 6th Annual Fall 5K to help raise funds for their scholarship and enrichment programs. All proceeds for this event support the Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of Reston Association. New this year, Friends of Reston is excited to announce the addition of a Pumpkin Dash. This is a free event intended for children 10 and under, but all kids are welcome to participate. Children in the dash will receive a small pumpkin for finishing the race. The race will start and finish at Browns Chapel Park. The Pumpkin Dash will start at 8:00 am, and will conclude before the start of the the 5K race at 8:15 am. The distance of the Dash is about 50 yards up to 200M depending on the children's age. The 5K Runners will run along the Reston paved trails. Registration Fees: 5K - $40 through August 14 $45 August 14 through September 30 $50 October 1 through Race Day. 5K (14 & Under) - $25 through August 14 $30 August 15 through September 30 $35 October 1 through Race Day. Pumpkin Dash - Free registration, does not include a race shirt. Pumpkin Dash participants may purchase a shirt for $15 Online registration will remain open through Race Morning. All registrations must be completed online. Packet pick up will be at the Browns Chapel Park (1575 Brown's Chapel Rd, Reston, VA 20191) on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Runners registered before September 14 will be guaranteed a commemorative race shirt; all others will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for the Pumpkin Dash participants does not include a shirt. One can be purchased for $15. Awards will be given to the overall male & female top 3 finishers, as well as the top male and female finisher in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Race Day Parking - Parking at Brown's Chapel Park is limited. Additional parking is available at nearby Reston Association (RA) facilities, including Lake Newport Pool and Lake Anne Park, as well as overflow parking at Baron Cameron Park (11300 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston, VA 20190). From Baron Cameron Park, the check-in tent and race site are approximately 0.5 miles away, about a 10-minute walk, making it a great pre-race warm-up. Please allow for extra time for parking and walking to the start area. Strollers are welcome! Volunteers are needed. Please contact ha@reston.org or call 703-495-7986 to volunteer. There will be a volunteer orientation on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00am. Please meet at the concession stand at Browns Chapel.
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When is Friends of Reston Fall 5K & Pumpkin Dash 2026 — Reston, VA?
Friends of Reston Fall 5K & Pumpkin Dash 2026 — Reston, VA takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Reston, Virginia.
Where is Friends of Reston Fall 5K & Pumpkin Dash 2026 — Reston, VA held?
Friends of Reston Fall 5K & Pumpkin Dash 2026 — Reston, VA is held at Browns Chapel in Reston, Virginia.
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