Ringing in Hope 10K, 5K and 1K Walk- Winter Race

Date

Start: Monday, December 31, 2012 @ 11:00 AM

Address

Brambleton Town Center- Main Plaza
42395 Ryan Road Brambleton (Ashburn), VA

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, December 27, 2012 @ 6:00 PM PST

Brief Description

Celebrate this New Year's Eve and support local charities by taking part in our Ringing In Hope. The 10K and 5K races start at 1:00 PM with the 1K Walk starting before at 12:30 PM. The race takes place at the Brambleton Town Center Plaza. Strollers and baby joggers are welcome, but must start in the back of the field as a safety precaution for the other participants.

Charity Beneficiary

Our event supports the the following local charities - Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Lifeline, Joshua's Hands, Jill's House, and La Voz of Loudoun. A portion of your registration will benefit the charity you select when you register.

New Race Start Times this Year

The start time for the 1K Walk is now at 12:30 PM and the start time for both the 10K & 5K races is 1:00 PM

Sign Up for an Interactive 10K Training Plan

The Ringing In Hope 10K has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to provide training plans specifically for this race. These plans are designed for athletes of ALL levels, from the first-timer all the way up to the most experienced athlete. Included with your training plan is an online calendar, reporting tools, training calculators, maps, daily emails, and much more!

Sign Up for an Interactive 5K Training Program

The Ringing In Hope 5K has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to provide training plans specifically for this race. These plans are designed for athletes of ALL levels, from the first-timer all the way up to the most experienced athlete. Included with your training plan is an online calendar, reporting tools, training calculators, maps, daily emails, and much more!

We are on Facebook

To see what we are doing follow this link Ringing In Hope 10K on Facebook. This is your opportunity to stay informed as the event develops, ask questions you may have, and provide the Race Directors with needed feedback to improve your race experience.

ChronoTrack Timing and Scoring

Transponder timing operated by Commonwealth Race Management will be used to score the 10K and 5K races. The system uses a computer "tag" which must be tied to each runners' shoelaces and records the exact time a runner crosses the starting line and the finish line, resulting in a net time for each runner. Overall awards will be based upon clock time and age group awards will be based upon transponder times.

Awards

In both the 10K and 5K valuable merchandise or gift certificates will be given to the top 3 overall men and top 3 women as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & over. There will also be drawings during the post-race ceremony - you must be present to win random prizes.

Walk around Brambleton

We offer a 1 K walk/run that will appeal to the entire family. We will provide a guide to lead you past scenic parks, ponds, and trails. Walkers are eligible for prizes that will be given away throughout the event. Additionally, families can enjoy special entertainment and activities just for them after the walk. All walkers will receive Bells instead of the t-shirt in order to ring in hope as they walk. Baby Joggers and strollers are welcome.

Co-ed Team Competition

Form a team of up to ten runners and compete in the Open Co-Ed category. The fastest four runners score with a minimum of one man and one woman in the first four. Get your running buddies, family, friends, and co-workers together and have fun challenging other teams.

Unique T-shirts

The event offers a uniquely designed commemorative long sleeve t-shirt to registrants in the 10K & 5K. Sizes available are Adult S, M, L, X, and XX. Registrants in the Walk will receive bells instead of a t-shirt to ring in hope as they walk

Packet Pickup Before Race Day & Late Registration

Details are being finalized at this time! Although race day registration is available, please register before if possible.

Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration

December 31 -- Brambleton Town Center - Main Plaza 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 100 Brambleton, VA 20148 Although race day registration is available, please register before if possible.

Picking Up for Your Friends and Family

We do allow runners to pick up bibs and t-shirts for their friends. Please note that t-shirts cannot be mailed. You will not need to show us your ID or copies of their ID to pick up for them.

Directions From Fairfax VA

Head west on Main St. toward Chain Bridge Rd. 1.6 mi. Continue onto US-50 W/Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy 11.2 mi. Turn right at VA-606 E/Loudoun County Pkwy 0.9 mi. Take the first left onto Evergreen Mills Rd. 1.5 mi. Turn right at Belmont Ridge Rd./State Route 659 1.5 mi. Turn left at Creighton Rd. 0.3 mi. Take the first right onto Olympia Dr. 0.4 mi. Take the first left onto Soave Dr. 0.1 mi. Take the first right onto Brambleton Plaza

Directions From Leesburg VA

Take the ramp onto US-15 S/VA-7 W/Leesburg Bypass 1.1 mi. Take the ramp to Dulles Airport/Washington 0.6 mi. Merge onto VA-267 E 4.8 mi. Take exit 4 for VA-659 0.6 mi. Turn right at Belmont Ridge Rd./SR 659 2.7 mi. Continue onto Northstar Blvd. 0.9 mi. Turn left at Ryan Rd. 0.2 mi. Take the first right on Olympia Dr 0.1 mi. Take the first right onto Regal Wood Dr. 0.1 mi. Take the first left onto Brambleton Plaza

Directions From Manassas VA

Turn left at VA-28 N 10.7 mi. Continue to follow VA-28 N Merge onto US-50 W via the ramp to Winchester 5.5 mi. Turn right at Loudoun County Pkwy 0.9 mi. Take first left onto Evergreen Mills Rd. 1.5 mi. Turn right at Belmont Ridge Rd. 1.5 mi. Turn left at Creighton Rd. 0.3 mi. Take first right onto Olympia Dr. 0.4 mi. Take first left onto Soave Dr. 0.1 mi. Take the first right onto Brambleton Plaza

Directions from DC/McLean

Head northwest on VA Route 123 (Chain Bridge Rd. 4.7 mi. Merge onto VA-267 W via Dulles ramp 16.4 mi. Take exit 7 Loudoun County Pkwy toward VA-607 0.3 mi. Turn left at Loudoun County Pkwy 1.7 mi. Turn right at Ryan Rd. 1.3 mi. Turn left at Belmont Ridge Rd. 0.2 mi. Take first right onto Regal Wood Dr. 0.5 mi. Turn left at Brambleton Plaza

Parking

There is plenty of parking in the shopping center as well as the garage.

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event, please send an email with "Ringing In Hope Volunteer" in the subject line to: info@ringinginhope.com

Additional Information

Those that sign up for the 1K Walk will receive bells instead of a t-shirt. The 1K will have it's own course this year.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

Map

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