Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops

Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops Race Information

<p>Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes!  Join your friends and neighbors on<span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"> </span><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">May 25, 2026</span> </strong>in Ashburn, VA for <span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>RINGING IN HOPE: A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS</strong></span> 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!<br /><br /><strong>MEMORIAL DAY MARKETPLACE:  We are thrilled to once again have the Memorial Day Marketplace as part of the upcoming <span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS RACE!</span> It’s a fantastic opportunity to support local merchants and find unique gifts for family and friends. Enjoy a wide variety of offerings including healthcare professionals, food trucks, bakers, ice cream, handcrafted goods, and more. With over 100 vendors, live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly fun, it’s the perfect way to spend Memorial Day with the whole family!<br /><br /></strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>RACE TIMES</strong></span><br />8:30 am 10K<br />8:40 am 5K<br />10:00 am 1M Freedom Fun Run<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">VENUE LOCATION</span><br /></strong>The annual SALUTE TO OUR TROPS (5K &amp; 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.<br /><br /><em>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 Registration Day. <br /><br /></em><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">RACE LINEUP:</span> </strong>Here are just a few of the things you will enjoy:<br />•    More than $5,000 in awards and prizes to race participants!<br />•    Custom Medals to ALL Participants<br />•    Uniquely designed short-sleeve tech-shirt available for purchase<br />•    Family Fun Activities!<br />•    Patriotic Music and Entertainment<br />•    Food at the finish line<br />•    Team Competitions     <br />•    Stay Post Race to Eat &amp; Celebrate!<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>5K Timed Event</strong></span><br />$45 Until Midnight April 1, 2026 (Early Bird Registration)<br />$50 From April 2 – May 25, 2026</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>10K Timed Event</strong></span><br />$50 until Midnight April 1, 2026 (Early Bird Registration)<br />$55 From April 2 – May 25, 2026</p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>1M Fun Run/Walk<br /></strong></span>$20 per person 3 and older (under 3 is free) <br />*Walkers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If parent/guardian is registered for 10K or 5K race, parent/guardian is free for 1K event.<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )"><strong>AWARDS</strong></span><br />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 &amp; under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-84, 85 &amp; Over.  Additionally, a special trophy is awarded to the largest team in the timed races.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">SWAG</span></strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">TECH SHIRT OFFER:</span> </strong>To purchase an uniquely designed commemorative short-sleeved technical t-shirt, please be sure to register by <strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">May 10, 2026</span>.</strong>  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. <br />Click here to view the event organizer&#39;s website: <a href="http://www.ringinginhope.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.ringinginhope.com/</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">DESIGNATED NON-PROFIT</span> <a href="https://bouldercrest.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boulder Crest Retreat</a></strong><br /><em>Healing Heroes. One Family at a Time.</em><br />Boulder Crest is committed to improving the physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic wellbeing of our nation&#39;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. Boulder Crest provides free, world class, short-duration, high-impact retreats for combat veterans and their families. <br /><br />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.</p>