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Royals Run 10K/5K/1K Run/Walk
* Maximum 500 participants will be accepted *

Rain or Shine

Date and Time
September 27, 2025
8:15AM 1K Start
8:30AM 10K Start
8:45AM 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. This year's beneficiaries are Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Upability Foundation, and NOVA Royals Athletic Club.

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:  Thursday, Sept. 25th 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 Sept. 27th. 

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. 
• If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup you will be texted your bib number within 90 seconds or click on Bib Lookup above.

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.
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.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 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, September 27, 2025 . 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