Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops

Important Note

• Medals: Please note we are out of medals, but have dog tags.
• Shirts: We also still have shirts that you can replace with your medal.
• Appreciation: Thank you for your support.

Event Overview

• Memorial Day Celebration: Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes!
• Event Date: Join your friends and neighbors on May 25, 2026, in Ashburn, VA.
• Race Type: RINGING IN HOPE: A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS.
• Activities: Run, walk, or jog and celebrate with us as we honor and recognize the men and women who serve our country!

Memorial Day Marketplace

• Vendors: A fantastic opportunity to support local merchants.
• Variety: Enjoy a wide variety of offerings including healthcare professionals, food trucks, bakers, and handcrafted goods.
• Entertainment: Live entertainment and delicious food will be available.
• Family Fun: The perfect way to spend Memorial Day with the whole family!

Race Times

• 10K: 8:00 AM
• 5K: 8:10 AM
• 1M Freedom Fun Run: 9:30 AM

Venue Location

• Race Venue: The event will be held at Christian Fellowship Church located at 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn Virginia 20147.
• Event Types: SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS (5K & 10K Race, 1M Freedom Fun Run).
• Donation: Please consider making a donation, fundraise, or secure a Corporate Matching Donation to Boulder Crest Retreat.
• In-Kind Donations: Participants will be asked to bring an in-kind donated item to Packet Pickup or on Registration Day.

Race Lineup

• Awards: More than $5,000 in awards and prizes to race participants!
• Medals: Custom Medals to ALL Participants.
• T-Shirts: Uniquely designed short-sleeve tech-shirt available for purchase.
• Activities: Family Fun Activities and Patriotic Music and Entertainment.

Event Pricing

• 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).
• Parent Guidelines: Walkers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Awards

• Finishers: Awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
• Age Groups: Awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, etc.).
• Special Trophy: Awarded to the largest team in the timed races.

Swag

• Participation Gifts: 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

• T-Shirt Purchase: To purchase an uniquely designed commemorative short-sleeved technical t-shirt, please be sure to register by May 10, 2026.
• Race Day Availability: Remaining shirts will only be available on race day following the race on a first come, first served basis, if still available.
• Organizer's Website: Click here to view the event organizer's website: http://www.ringinginhope.com/

Designated Non-Profit

• Alliance: Boulder Crest Retreat.
• Mission: Healing Heroes. One Family at a Time.
• Programs: 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.
• Retreats: Provides free, world-class, short-duration, high-impact retreats for combat veterans and their families.

Additional Information

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

Race URL

• Register: Register for the event.