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For Runners, Walkers,

People with an Active Lifestyle and

Those in the Quest

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Metro Run and Walk

 

Run Walk Live!

Community Race Series


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Metro Run and Walk’s long-time motto ‘Run Walk Live!’ reflects our culture of a health-minded community and an active lifestyle -- a perfect choice for a race series!

--  Affordable registration with optional raceshirt or other race goodie

--  No official race scoring or awards -- race clock timing only

--  Courses that are measured, marked, and well-staffed

--  Optional distances including a longer distance and a fun run distance

--  Family friendly, baby-joggers, and dogs (location permitting)

--  Great post-race giveaways and refreshments

--  Diverse locations in the Greater Springfield area

--  Proceeds in support of local non-profit organizations

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Monday, January 16

Martin Luther King Day

"Keep Moving Forward"

8K Run / Walk

2K Fun Run

It was a great event with 114 runners and walkers.  Lots of food was donated and approximately $350 will

be donated to United Community Ministries in support of the work they do.

 

Saturday, February 11

In Honor of Heart Healthy Month and Valentine's Day

"I Heart Running"

14K Relay Run

1.4M Fun Run

 

Nearly 200 runners and walkers started at the Amphitheater at Burke Lake for either the 14K or 1.4 mile Fun

Run. At the finish, folks enjoyed hot chocolate, oatmeal, a variety of muffins, fruit, and of course, chocolates.

 

All net proceeds of $834.67 were donated to Mended Hearts, Northern Virginia Chapter 200, an organization

closely affiliated with the Virginia Chapter of the American Heart Association conducting programs at INOVA

Fairfax and Alexandria Hospitals for individuals who have undergone cardiac procedures.

  "It's Great to be Alive... and to Help Others."    http://www.mendedhearts200.info

 

Thank you to our volunteers and everyone who participated to support Heart Healthy Month and Mended

Hearts.

Sunday, May 13

Mother's Day 5K Run / Walk

Mothers Helping Mothers
 
It was a beautiful spring morning to run / walk at Lake Accotink.  Nearly 100
runners and walkers came out to enjoy a beautiful spring morning at
Lake Accotink. 

At the finish, everyone enjoyed fruit and yogurt parfaits, Great Harvest Bread,
bananas, and refreshing watermelon.  One finisher said that the fruit and yogurt
parfaits were "the best post-race food EVER!".

Net proceeds will be donated to Bethany House which  provides emergency
shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence throughout
Northern Virginia and the surrounding DC metro communities.





Father's Day 5K Run / Walk

Sunday, June 17, 8:00am

The Amphitheatre at Burke Lake
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Run/Walk With Dad

Sweatfest 6K Run / Walk

Sunday, July 22, 8:00am

Giles Run Park at the former Lorton Reformatory
 
Work up some sweat as you complete three (3) 1.25 mile loops.

Monday, November 12 - Veteran's Day

 

"Run Eleven"

11K Run/Walk

1.1 mile Fun Run

 

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