Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops

🎖️ Event Overview

Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes! Join your friends and neighbors on May 25, 2026 in Ashburn, VA for RINGING IN HOPE: A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS and make this Memorial Day a truly memorable one. Run, Walk or Jog and celebrate with us as we honor and recognize the men and women who serve our country!

🛍️ Memorial Day Marketplace

• Local Supports: Support local merchants and find unique gifts for family and friends.
• Variety of Offerings: Enjoy a wide variety of offerings including healthcare professionals and food trucks.
• Family-Friendly Fun: With over 100 vendors, live entertainment, and delicious food.
• Perfect Outing: Experience the ideal way to spend Memorial Day with the whole family!

⏰ Race Times

• 8:30 am: 10K
• 8:40 am: 5K
• 10:00 am: 1M Freedom Fun Run

📍 Venue Location

The annual SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS (5K & 10K Race, 1M Freedom Fun Run) will kick off and conclude on the grounds of Christian Fellowship Church located at 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn Virginia 20147.

📝 Race Lineup

• Prizes: More than $5,000 in awards and prizes to race participants!
• Medals: Custom Medals to ALL Participants
• Tech-Shirt: Uniquely designed short-sleeve tech-shirt available for purchase
• Team Competitions: Enjoy team competitions and stay post-race to eat and celebrate!

🏅 Race Fees

5K Timed Event

• $45: Until Midnight April 1, 2026 (Early Bird Registration)
• $50: From April 2 – May 25, 2026

10K Timed Event

• $50: until Midnight April 1, 2026 (Early Bird Registration)
• $55: From April 2 – May 25, 2026

1M Fun Run/Walk

• $20: per person 3 and older (under 3 is free)
• Accompanied by Adult: Walkers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

🏆 Awards

There will be awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers, as well as awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-84, 85 & Over. Additionally, a special trophy is awarded to the largest team in the timed races.

🎁 SWAG

All pre-registered participants will receive a Unique Commemorative Medal, Custom Designed Race Bib, Food at the Line, FREE Race Day Photos, and a Digital Finisher Certificate.

👕 Tech Shirt Offer

To purchase a uniquely designed commemorative short-sleeved technical t-shirt, please be sure to register by May 10, 2026. After that date, remaining shirts will only be available on race day following the race on a first come, first served basis, if still available. Click here to view the event organizer's website.

❤️ Designated Non-Profit

Boulder Crest Retreat
Healing Heroes. One Family at a Time.

Boulder Crest is committed to improving the physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic wellbeing of our nation's military, veterans, first responders, and their family members. Their programs ensure they have the opportunity to live lives of passion, purpose, and service at home.

Please consider making a donation, fundraise, or secure a Corporate Matching Donation to Boulder Crest Retreat. Additionally, participants will be asked to bring an in-kind donated item to Packet Pickup or on Race Day.

🔗 Race URL

For more information and to register, visit: Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops.