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Royals Run 10K/5K/1K Run/Walk
* Maximum 500 participants will be accepted *
Rain or Shine
Date and Time
August 17, 2024
7:30AM 1K Start
7:45AM 10K Start
8:00AM 5K Start
AMENITIES
- Finishers receive a Royals Run 10K/5K/1K commemorative finisher medal!
- LIVE / Text / Email Results
- FREE Finish Line Photos
- Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance
AWARDS
- Top 3 M/F Overall in the 10K & 5K
- Top 3 Age Groups 10K & 5K: 29 & Under, 30-49, 50+ (regardless of gender)
BENEFICIARY
Help NOVA Royals FC, a 501(C)(3) soccer club, in raising funds to support the development of physical, mental, and emotional growth of Northern Virginia youth and adults through the sports of soccer. NOVA Royals FC provides soccer programs almost at no cost to the players. Our funding relies on donations and an annual fundraising event like this. Most of the proceeds from this event goes to NOVA Royals FC. Some portion of the net proceed will be distributed to the following charitable organizations.
Helping Children Worldwide: 
Helping Children Worldwide helps children by strengthening and empowering families and communities. Helping Children Worldwide works on building trusting relationships with mission sustaining partners and collaborates with international program partners to transform communities and tackle the greatest barriers to their sustainable futures: poverty, disease, illiteracy, and despair.
Upability Foundation:
Upability Foundation brings together established organizations and creating a larger awareness in the society to make sure of maintaining a consistent form of attention and treatment to the disabled everywhere. Upability Foundation works on putting forth an agenda that would bring essential resources in the hands that need them most.
Organization for Autism Research/RUN FOR AUTISM (OAR/RUN FOR AUTISM):
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a nonprofit organization founded by parents and grandparents of children with autism. OAR provides valuable research and resources to support the autism community. Run for Autism is OAR's signature research funding program.
BIB & T-SHIRT PICKUP
Early Packet Pickup: Friday Aug 16th 3-7PM at Road Runner Sports (Falls Church, VA). Address - 1118 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046. Please bring your ID and Registration email to pick up your bibs and packet. We highly encourage all to pick up the race packet on the Road Runner Sports store at Falls Church, that will assist us to smoothly organize the run on Saturday Aug 17.
If you join a VIP member with Road Runners Sports, they will offer $20 OFF on any purchase of $50 or more to all royals run participants. Existing VIP members will receive DOUBLE Rewards cash. So don't forget to ask for the discount and offer that Road Runner Sports offers to all Royals Run Participants. Please note: Road Runner Sports is one of the Sponsors for Royals Run.
Day of: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
- Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
- You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area.
- Your bib number will be texted or emailed to you at least 2 hours prior to bib pickup.
COURSE
10K - 6.2 mile wooded trail that circles the lake.
5K - 3.1 mile course that follows a tree lined paved road through the park. It is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
1K - This short course features kids from ages 4 - 10 years old.
10K Map
5K Map
SPONSORSHIPS
We invite you or your organization to become a valued sponsor of the Royals Run 10K/5K/1K Event, offering an exceptional opportunity to make a substantial impact on our community. We offer various sponsorship levels, starting at $500. However, if financial support is not feasible for your organization, we warmly welcome in-kind donations of goods or services that will greatly contribute to the event's success.
Examples of suitable in-kind donations include bottled water, nutritious refreshments such as bananas and energy bars, as well as services like sports massage. It's important to note that contributions made to NOVA Royals are eligible for tax deductions.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration and support for the Royals Run 10K/5K/1K, which will undoubtedly play a significant role in enhancing our community.
Bronze Sponsorship Level: $500 - $999
Silver Sponsorship Level: $1,000 - $1,999
Gold Sponsorship Level: $2,000 and plus (Limit to 5 Sponsors)
To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 Royals Run event, please email us at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Royals Run 10K/5K/1K run is looking for volunteers for our race at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, August 17, 2024. We will accept volunteers age 16+. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, please email us at [email protected].
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the race, please contact [email protected]
RESULTS & PHOTOS
- LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
- Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats
TEAM ROSTER
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
