# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Friends of Reston on Sunday, October 4th, for the 6th Annual Fall 5K to help raise funds for their scholarship and enrichment programs. All proceeds for this event support the Friends of Reston, a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of Reston Association. New this year, Friends of Reston is excited to announce the addition of a Pumpkin Dash. This is a free event intended for children 10 and under, but all kids are welcome to participate. Children in the dash will receive a small pumpkin for finishing the race. The race will start and finish at Browns Chapel Park. The Pumpkin Dash will start at 8:00 am, and will conclude before the start of the the 5K race at 8:15 am. The distance of the Dash is about 50 yards up to 200M depending on the children's age. The 5K Runners will run along the Reston paved trails. Registration Fees: 5K - - $40 through August 14 - $45 August 14 through September 30 - $50 October 1 through Race Day. 5K (14 & Under) - - $25 through August 14 - $30 August 15 through September 30 - $35 October 1 through Race Day Pumpkin Dash - Free registration, does not include a race shirt. Pumpkin Dash participants may purchase a shirt for $15 Online registration will remain open through Race Morning. All registrations must be completed online. Packet pick up will be at the Browns Chapel Park (1575 Brown's Chapel Rd, Reston, VA 20191) on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Runners registered before September 14 will be guaranteed a commemorative race shirt; all others will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for the Pumpkin Dash participants does not include a shirt. One can be purchased for $15. Awards will be given to the overall male & female top 3 finishers, as well as the top male and female finisher in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Race Day Parking - Parking at Brown's Chapel Park is limited. Additional parking is available at nearby Reston Association (RA) facilities, including Lake Newport Pool and Lake Anne Park, as well as overflow parking at Baron Cameron Park (11300 Baron Cameron Ave., Reston, VA 20190). From Baron Cameron Park, the check-in tent and race site are approximately 0.5 miles away, about a 10-minute walk, making it a great pre-race warm-up. Please allow for extra time for parking and walking to the start area. Strollers are welcome! Volunteers are needed. Please contact ha@reston.org or call 703-495-7986 to volunteer. There will be a volunteer orientation on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00am. Please meet at the concession stand at Browns Chapel. Interested in sponsoring? Below are our sponsorship packages. Gold – $5,000 1. Company name/logo placement on: • Wiehle Ave. overpass banner • Race t-shirt • Finish line banner • Friends of Reston website • All print materials • Social media campaigns 2. Ten complimentary race entries 3. Table at packet pickup and on race day 4. One complimentary facility rental Silver – $2,500 1. Company name/logo placement on: • Race t-shirt • Finish line banner • Friends of Reston website • All print materials • Social media campaigns 2. Six complimentary race entries 3. Table on race day Bronze – $500 1. Company name/logo placement: • Finish Line Banner • Race t-shirt • Friends of Reston website • All print materials 2. Four complimentary race entries Race Day Table – $350 1. One Complimentary race entry For sponsorship payments, please visit the FoR Fall 5K Sponsorship Campaign (www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/for-event-sponsorship) Payment may be made online through the FoR Fall 5K Sponsorship Zeffy portal or by check payable to Friends of Reston and mailed to: Friends of Reston 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191. Please note: If submitting payment through Zeffy , you may select “Other” and enter $0 in the dropdown menu if you prefer not to make an optional contribution to the Zeffy platform. If submitting payment by check, please include FoR Fall 5K – Bronze Sponsor on the check memo line. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reston/2026-friends-of-reston-fall-5k-and-pumpkin-dash/200030722666318 - **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, kids, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 31 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Reston - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1575 Browns Chapel Road, Reston VA - **lat**: 38.97196 - **long**: -77.34084 - **full address**: 1575 Browns Chapel Road, Reston VA, 1575 Browns Chapel Rd, Reston, VA 20194-1205, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6e9ed632be6c059adadcbfe9fa5c588aa9fd4f342c6f609f752301c66aed0a93-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc7898b8-gmir?v=1790014098 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash being held? - **A:** 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am at 1575 Browns Chapel Road, Reston VA, 1575 Browns Chapel Rd, Reston, VA 20194-1205, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash? - **A:** 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash is organized by Friends of Reston. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Friends of Reston Fall 5K and Pumpkin Dash is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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