Loudoun County's rolling countryside is perfect for runners. Several area clubs offer support, encouragement, and great weekend runs.

• Loudoun Road Runners is a nonprofit organization sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America. All are welcome.
• Loudoun Special Forces Track Club is a community-based youth track club.
• South Riding Running Club is a community of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
• Ashburn Area Running Club is a nonprofit running club for the Ashburn area, but whether you are in Ashburn or the wider area, all are welcome.

Upcoming races include:

Van Metre 5 Mile Run for Children's Hospital
Saturday, March 1, 2008
8:30 AM in Ashburn
Click here for more details or here to register.
Proceeds benefit Children's National Medical Center.
Part of the Loudoun Race Series.

Run for the Shelter Half Marathon and 5K
Sunday, April 20, 2008
8:30 AM at Loudoun County 4H Fairgrounds in Leesburg
Click here for more details and to register.
Proceeds benefit the Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter.
Part of the Loudoun Race Series.

Cascades 10K Fire Chase and 9-1-1 Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, May 24, 2008
8:00 AM at the Cascades Community Center in Sterling
Click here for more details and to register.
The race benefits the Sterling Volunteer Fire Department.

A Day at the Races 5K & Family Fun Mile
Saturday, June 7, 2008
8:30 AM at Morven Park in Leesburg
Click here for more information and to register.
All proceeds to benefit the programs offered by Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation.

Potomac River Running Twilight Festival 4-Miler
Saturday, June 28, 2008
6:30 PM in Ashburn
No online registration yet; contact Ray Pugsley at ray@potomacriverrunning.com.
Part of the Loudoun Race Series.

Harris Teeter presents YMCA Loudoun County Leesburg 10K and 20K
Sunday, August 10, 2008
7:30 AM at Market Station in Leesburg
Click here for more information.
Part of the Loudoun Race Series.


Race for Refuge Youth - 5k
When: Saturday, August 30, 2008

Registration: 7-8am; Race: 8am

Where: Algonkian Regional Park - Soccer Fields by boat launch area
Why: To help an entire group of refugee youth who have lost their homes and countries and often family members and who have arrived in the United States with virtually nothing. The funds raised through the 5K will be used to purchase and fill approximately 50 backpacks to distribute to newly-arrived students.
More Info: Please visit Race for Refugee Youth

Stone Ridge 5K Run for Education & Kids Fun Run
Saturday, October 18, 2008
9:00 AM in Stone Ridge
Registration is not yet open; you can see photos and information from last year's run here or contact the race director at info@stoneridge5k.org.
The race benefits Dulles South public schools.
Part of the Loudoun Race Series.


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Training books and videos from Loudoun County Public Library.