Bands on the Run 5K

Event Overview

Join the band directors from Langley HS and Cooper MS, students, families, and the community on Sunday, April 26 for our annual Bands on the Run 5k, starting at 8:00 a.m. Run the race like a pro or walk the course with a friend! The race begins at Langley High School (6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101), winds through the neighboring community of Langley Oaks, and finishes back up at the high school.

Purpose of the Race

This annual 5K is a fundraiser and a community-building event in support of the award-winning band programs at Cooper Middle School & Langley High School. Funds raised through this event benefit both fast-growing programs, providing such things as:

• Professional sectional teachers: Offering expert instruction for students.
• Guest clinicians: Bringing in specialized artists for guidance.
• Instrument repair and replacement: Maintaining instruments, equipment and uniforms.
• Scholarship funds: Helping students in need to participate in band events.

Registration Information

On-Line registration will remain open through race morning. All registrations MUST be completed online.

Registration Fees:

• Through April 10: $40 for students 6-18 years old, $45 for adults.
• April 11-April 26: $45 for students 6-18 years old, $55 for adults.
• Free Entry: Participants 5 & Under are free with a paying adult.

T-shirt Availability

Registrants will receive a cotton race t-shirt. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for all participants registered by April 9. Participants who register after April 9 will receive a t-shirt on a first come, first served basis until our supply runs out.

Start Time and Course Information

Start Time: All 5K runners will begin the course at 8:00 am. Walkers and families will start once the runners have all cleared the starting line. The event will take place rain or shine. This race is stroller friendly. *Please note that because the race starts & ends on FCPS property, no animals are permitted per county policy.

Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at Langley HS (door 14). Then on race day, Sunday, April 26, from 7:15 am to 7:45 am in the Langley High School parking lot. Participants can register online through race day.

Race Day Event Timeline

• 7:15 am: Race-day registration & packet pick-up opens.
• 7:45 am: Warm up.
• 8:00 am: 5K Run and Walk.

After the race, stay and enjoy live DJ music, post-race snacks, take a picture at our photo op and visit our sponsor booths.

The Race Course

The 5K course is a lovely "out and back" route through the tree-lined residential neighborhood located adjacent to and west of Langley High School.

The Fine Print

• Race timing/scoring: from Potomac River Running/PR Races.
• Parking: toward the back of the LHS parking lot (follow signs on race day).
• Weather policy: we'll run, walk and stroll regardless of the weather (no refunds). See you on April 26!

Thank you for supporting Langley High School and Cooper Middle School band programs. For more information please visit the Bands on the Run Website.