Sunday, May 5, 2013
The community’s race series offers a range of opportunities to get competitive for a good cause.
If you missed the 6th annual Step Sisters Ribbon Run in April at the Brambleton Town Center, don’t worry, the community’s race season has just begun. Over the year, the planned community in Ashburn has a variety of races that together are now called the Race Brambleton series. A Race Brambleton website now keeps residents up to date about new races as they are added to the schedule. www.racebrambleton.com Here are the rest of the races for 2013: Date: May 27 (rain or shine) Time: 5k race at 8 a.m., 10k race at 8:10 a.m., 1k Fun Run/Walk at 9:15 a.m. Cost: $10 for 1k, $25 for 5k, $30 for 10k. Children under 12 are free. Information: The annual Ringing in Hope Walk, Run & Fun event proceeds will benefit charities supporting military families…
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The annual New Year’s event in Brambleton benefits a number of local charities; also set for Memorial Day.
More than 1,600 participants turned out to take part in this year’s Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun winter race at Brambleton on New Year’s Eve, despite chilly temperatures that peaked in the 30s. Children ran bills along the course and received medallions for participating in the 1K fun run/walk. There plenty of family friendly activities including pony rides, a barrel train, dancing, a DJ, a moon bounce and more. And of course, as is tradition at Ringing In Hope, racers chowed on a selection of hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants. This year’s race beneficiaries were on hand to showcase their services and interact with event participants, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation Mid-Atlantic, Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, Loudoun Abused …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sept. 11 traveling memorial joins annual charity event at Brambleton Town Center on New Year's Eve.
Three large bells, weighing in range from 400 pounds to 1,700 pounds, from the Bells of Remembrance Project will be at the New Year's Eve Ringing In Hope charity race at Brambleton Town Center Monday. The bells are courtesy of the project, which began in the days following the 9/11 attacks. The bells have been rung across the states including Carnegie Hall, 9/11 commemorations in New York, Shanksville, PA, and Arlington, VA, and at other events and monument dedications. The bells on site for race day are used for celebratory events. Learn more about the race, which starts at 12:30 p.m., here.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Ringing in Hope at Brambleton Town Center continues to help out area nonprofits.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
The annual New Year’s Eve Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun winter race is set at Brambleton Town Center in Ashburn. In its third year, the area’s largest New Year’s Eve race features 10K and 5K races on a USATF-certified scenic course as well as a 1K walk/fun run. Hogettes, the popular Washington Redskins fans, will signal the start of the race; the walk begins at 12:30 p.m. and the 10K and 5K races start at 1p.m. Online registration has ended, but anyone wishing to participant can register on race day at the town center at 10:30 am., or at one of the pre-race packet pickup locations: All children participating in the 1K fun run/walk receive bells to “ring in hope” for great causes, as well as a participation medallion. Commonwealth Race…
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
A huge crowd turned out again for the Ringing in Hope event—which benefits military men, women and their families—at Brambleton Town Center in Ashburn
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
More than 1,300 runners and walkers participated in the Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun at Brambleton Town Center Monday, which was also Memorial Day. As part of the race theme, “A Salute to Our Troops,” children participating in the 1K walk received flags to wave along the walk route. Ms. Apple Blossom Courtney Ginn greeted the crowd next, followed by a special tribute to World War II veteran Shelton Banks. Banks, 91, a Portsmouth, VA, native, served as a motor machinist’s mate in the U.S. Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1945 at the end of the war. A presentation of colors by Leesburg Boy Scout Troop 982 and a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner followed. Hogettes signaled the beginning of the 5K and 10K race. South Riding …
Friday, May 25, 2012
The annual Memorial Day race benefits charitable programs that help the country's military men and women.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
The Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun, which has the them “A Salute to Our Troops” takes place Monday, May 28, at Brambleton Town Center. Proceeds benefit area charities that serve military men and women, and their families. Runners will compete in 10K and 5K races on a USATF certified scenic course, while those looking for more casual morning participate in the 1K walk. The 1K walk kicks off the event at 8:30 a.m., followed by the races at 9 a.m. Children walking in the 1K receive small United States flags to wave along the course. The day begins with a salute to men and women who have served in the nation’s military, past and present. World War II veteran Shelton Banks plans to attend and greet the crowd. Banks, a Portsmouth, VA, native, …
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
This year’s 5K Winners are from Ashburn, while Potomac Falls residents won the 10K.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
More than 2,000 participants joined the second annual Ringing In Hope Walk Run & Fun New Year’s Eve winter race at Brambleton Town Center, raising money for a range of worthy local causes. 10K Winners 5K Winners Awards also were handed out to the top three overall male and female finishers in both races, as well as the top three finisher in each of the following categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80-plus. Complete results can be found online. Racers enjoyed hors d'oeuvres at finish line while 1K walkers received bells to ring in the New Year. Activities included pony rides, a barrel train ride, face painting, tattoos, music, moonbounces, family portraits and more. Upon registering for the races/walk, …
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
More than 1,200 participants signed up so far for 10K, 5K Races, 1K Walk.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
More than 1,200 racers have signed up for New Year’s Eve’s Ringing in Hope Walk, Run & Fun winter race at Brambleton Town Center, but it's not too late for more to join in. Participants competing in the 10K or 5K races will run on a scenic USATF-certified course with transponder timing by Capital Running Company. The popular Washington Redskins fans the Hogettes will signal the start of the race. Sponsors will have hors d’oeuvres waiting at the finish line. Prizes will be awarded for the top three male and female overall winners as well as the top three male and female in each age bracket. Sponsors have donated raffle prizes for the event as well. The Sport & Health Club at Brambleton has offered racers access to its changing rooms and …
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Redskins Hogette’s signaled the start of the race, which had winners from all over the county.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun (10K, 5K Race and 1K Walk) drew more than 500 registered runners to ring in its inaugural summer race June 25 in Ashburn. The Washington Redskin’s Hogettes signaled the start of the race and runners dashed off to compete along the newly certified USATF 10K and 5K course. Aaron Church of South Riding, Va, placed first overall for the men in the 10K, coming in at 33:02. Sarah Bard of Leesburg placed first overall for the women with a running time of 40:24. In the 5K race, first-place overall winners were Axel Tarnvik of Ashburn, coming in at 16:41, and Karen Haddon of Aldie with a run time of 20:56. Prizes were also awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in 14 different age categories for both …
