Run the Rock | Leesburg

Run the Rock 5K at Luck Stone Leesburg

Run the Rock | Leesburg is a trail running event held at an active rock quarry in Ashburn, Virginia. This event is hosted at the Luck Stone Leesburg Plant and provides participants with the opportunity to traverse a course within an industrial mining facility. The race is part of a series that has previously taken place at other sites in Rockville, Greene, and Mount Airy.

The following distance is available:

• 5 km

The event features a gravel course, and organizers recommend that participants wear trail running shoes. The race is open to a variety of participants, including those using strollers and runners with leashed dogs. However, coolers and alcohol are strictly prohibited on the grounds. Results are tracked in real-time, allowing for live monitoring of participant progress.

Every participant receives several items, including a race day shirt in either youth or adult sizes, a custom water bottle, a bag, a hot/cold pack, and a sticker. All finishers are awarded a medal. Awards are presented to the overall top female and male champions, as well as winners across ten different age group divisions, ranging from ages 8 and under to 70 and over.

The event includes amenities such as on-site parking and a post-race party. Family activities are available on-site, including face painting, a bounce house, yard games, and a touch-a-truck display. Proceeds from the event benefit the Goose Creek Association to support the preservation and heritage of the Goose Creek watershed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.