HalfRuns
Run Thru Reston Half Marathon & 5K

Run Thru Reston Half Marathon & 5K

Race Date

Apr 26, 2026

Location

Reston, VA

Solid Pick54

The Experience

The Reston Runners are hosting the 13th annual Run Thru Reston Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:30 AM 

The racecourse has some rolling hills on beautiful, paved trails. The course will be well marked and lined with friendly and supportive volunteers to boost your spirits along the way. The half marathon and 5K races will both start on the track at South Lakes High School. The Half Marathon will start at 7:30 am, followed by the 5K start at 7:45 am. Both races will finish on the track at South Lakes HS.

The 5K race is perfect for walkers and families who are there to support their half marathon runner. We do not allow pets or strollers on the course.  

We provide an extensive post-race feast for all race participants and volunteers. The courses are amply supported with eager volunteers, porta-potties (for the Half Marathon), race-course water and Gatorade. Runners and volunteers receive a technical race shirt and other goodies at packet pick up. Race shirts are guaranteed to participants if they register by April 1, 2025. 

Registration Fees: Half Marathon: Through November 30: $85                         December 1 through December 31: $90                        January 1 through March 31: $95                        April 1 through Race Day: $100 Half Marathon participants will receive a custom bib, commemorative technical shirt, car seat cover, and finisher medal

5K: through November 30: $40       December 1 through December 31:$45       January 1 through Race Day (April 27): $50 5K participants will receive a custom bib and technical race shirt and finisher medal

Online registration will remain open through Race Day, April 26 at 7:00am. All registration must be completed online.  There will be no late/race day paper registration.

Packet pick up: Saturday, April 25, 10:00am-2:00 pm at South Lakes HS (11400 South Lakes Dr., Reston, VA 20191)

Race Day, Sunday, April 26 starting at 6:00 am at South Lakes HS.

Awards for the Half Marathon and 5K * Top 3 overall Male & Female winners * Top 3 male & female finishers in each of the following age groups: Under 15 (for 5K only), 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 & Over.  Note: Runners are eligible for a single award.

Thank you for registering for the Run Thru Reston HALF Marathon and 5K on Sunday, April 26, 2026. We are very excited to have you join us! Contact us with any questions rtrinfo@restonrunners.org.  join our Facebook page, on Instagram @restonrunners or check out our website www.restonrunners.org for updates.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Run Thru Reston Race Shirt

Start Location

South Lakes High School, Reston, VA, 20191

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K

Quality Score

Solid Pick54
Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size13/15

~371.5 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty17/20

17% returning runners

Course & details6/15

3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 13 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:23:56

Weather5/10

typical high 70°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

47°

Afternoon (High)

70°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

61%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 743 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

743

Median time

2:04:53

Latest turnout

295

States

16

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:053:30

Turnout by year

20252026

'25'26
See full results

Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.

Race Photos

Explore More Journeys

Can't make it to Reston? Discover other experiences that match your running style.

Search All Races