Chances are you know someone who loves to run. Or maybe it’s you! February is the month of love (see: Valentine’s Day), so it’s time to spend some of your time running to your heart’s content.
Here, find five ways to stay active through local races across the region.
For the Love of It – 10K
Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 a.m.
Grab your running partner, significant other, friend or family member and share the love of running just before Valentine’s Day this year. Runners are encouraged to get into the spirit by wearing red, pink or heart-inspired attire and race through Reston. All finishers will receive a For the Love 10K shirt and a one-of-a-kind medal. More prizes will be given to overall winners and age group winners too. Afterward, treat yourself to Valentine’s Day goodies and refreshments. // South Lakes High School: 11400 S. Lakes Drive, Reston; $50
Run Your Heart Out 5K
Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.
Looking for a race inspired by love, but only half the distance of a 10K? This local 5K is your perfect fit. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to “run your heart out!” This is the eighth year of the race, which you can run with your favorite person, pup or little one by your side. Make the weekend before Valentine’s Day one to remember with a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, and Valentine’s Day-themed refreshments after you cross the finish line. // Fairfax Corner: 11895 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax; $40-$45
2020 Kiss My Asphalt 5K/10K
Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:45-10:45 a.m.
Planning on spending your Valentine’s Day alone? Don’t fret! Find your forever running mate at the Kiss My Asphalt 5K/10K. All are welcome, but follow the color coordination to make sure you’re acting as the right “stoplight.” Wear red if you’re taken, green if you’re single and yellow if it’s complicated. Not only will you leave with a finisher’s medal, T-shirt and tracked race time, you could also find a new partner in crime! The event’s proceeds support Dare2Tri. // Old Mill Park: 2201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg; $25-$40
Wine Lovers 5K at Cardinal Point Vineyard
Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-noon
We all know your one true love … wine! Grab your partner or go solo at this Virginia Wine Country race starting at Cardinal Point Vineyard. The race weaves through the vineyard and the quiet, quaint back roads, and offers you a commemorative wine glass (and a T-shirt too) when you cross the finish line. Runners can enjoy wine samples from the winery’s vintage collection, post-race eats from local food trucks and kick back in the heated veranda. What better way to treat yourself and round out Valentine’s Day weekend? // 9423 Batesville Road, Afton; $32
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