Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops

Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes!  Join your friends and neighbors on May 25, 2026 in Ashburn, VA for RINGING IN HOPE: A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS and make this Memorial Day a truly memorable one. Run, Walk or Jog and celebrate with us as we honor and recognize the men and women who serve our country!

MEMORIAL DAY MARKETPLACE:  We are thrilled to once again have the Memorial Day Marketplace as part of the upcoming A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS RACE! It’s a fantastic opportunity to support local merchants and find unique gifts for family and friends. Enjoy a wide variety of offerings including healthcare professionals, food trucks, bakers, ice cream, handcrafted goods, and more. With over 100 vendors, live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly fun, it’s the perfect way to spend Memorial Day with the whole family!

RACE TIMES
8:30 am 10K
8:40 am 5K
10:00 am 1M Freedom Fun Run

VENUE LOCATION
The annual SALUTE TO OUR TROPS (5K & 10K Race, 1M Freedom Fun Run) will kick off and conclude on the grounds of Christian Fellowship Church located at 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn Virginia 20147.

Please consider making a donation, fundraise, or secure a Corporate Matching Donation to Boulder Crest Retreat. Additionally, participants will be asked to bring an in-kind donated item to Packet Pickup or on Registration Day. 

RACE LINEUP: Here are just a few of the things you will enjoy:
•    More than $5,000 in awards and prizes to race participants!
•    Custom Medals to ALL Participants
•    Uniquely designed short-sleeve tech-shirt available for purchase
•    Family Fun Activities!
•    Patriotic Music and Entertainment
•    Food at the finish line
•    Team Competitions     
•    Stay Post Race to Eat & Celebrate!

5K Timed Event
$45 Until Midnight April 1, 2026 (Early Bird Registration)
$50 From April 2 – May 25, 2026

10K Timed Event
$50 until Midnight April 1, 2026 (Early Bird Registration)
$55 From April 2 – May 25, 2026

1M Fun Run/Walk
$20 per person 3 and older (under 3 is free) 
*Walkers under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If parent/guardian is registered for 10K or 5K race, parent/guardian is free for 1K event.

AWARDS
There will be awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers, as well as awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-84, 85 & Over.  Additionally, a special trophy is awarded to the largest team in the timed races.

SWAG
All pre-registered participants will receive a Unique Commemorative Medal, Custom Designed Race Bib, Food at the Line, FREE Race Day Photos, and a Digital Finisher Certificate.

TECH SHIRT OFFER: To purchase an uniquely designed commemorative short-sleeved technical t-shirt, please be sure to register by May 10, 2026.  After that date, remaining shirts will only be available on race day following the race on a first come, first served basis, if still available. 
Click here to view the event organizer's website: http://www.ringinginhope.com/

DESIGNATED NON-PROFIT Boulder Crest Retreat
Healing Heroes. One Family at a Time.
Boulder Crest is committed to improving the physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic wellbeing of our nation's military, veterans, first responders, and their family members. Their programs ensure they have the opportunity to live lives of passion, purpose, and service at home. Boulder Crest provides free, world class, short-duration, high-impact retreats for combat veterans and their families. 

Please consider making a donation, fundraise, or secure a Corporate Matching Donation to Boulder Crest Retreat. Additionally, participants will be asked to bring an in-kind donated item to Packet Pickup or on Race Day.