Run the Rock | Leesburg

Ashburn, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Run the Rock | Leesburg is a 5K trail run on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It takes place at the Luck Stone Leesburg Plant on Luck Lane in Ashburn, Virginia.

Course Details

The course is a trail run through an active rock quarry, described as a gravel path. The organizers note that runners are encouraged to wear trail running shoes.

Participant Information

The event has a single distance of 5 km. Registration costs $30, with the price increasing after March 15, 2026. Late participants are not permitted to start after the race begins.

Schedule and Logistics

On the day, check-in opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 8:30 AM. The race starts at 9:00 AM, an awards ceremony is scheduled for 10:15 AM, raffle winner announcements are at 10:30 AM, and a post-race party runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, when the event concludes. On-site parking is available, and volunteers will direct traffic. Handicapped parking is available upon request.

Awards and Results

All finishers receive a finisher's medal. Awards are presented for the overall female and male champions, as well as in multiple age group divisions. Results are updated live during the race.

Event Features and Amenities

All participants receive a race shirt, a custom water bottle, a bag, a hot/cold pack, and an event sticker. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Activities for attendees include face painting, balloon twisting, a bounce house, craft stations, yard games, and a "touch-a-truck" area. Strollers and leashed dogs are allowed on the course. Coolers and alcohol are not permitted.

Charitable Aspect

All proceeds from the event benefit the Goose Creek Association, supporting watershed preservation, education, water-quality monitoring, and habitat restoration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Run the Rock 5k
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