=PR= Races: New Year's Day 5K & 1K
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 10:00 AM, in Reston (Browns Chapel Rd). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $30 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 6.
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Browns Chapel Rd, Reston, DC 20194
- Area
- Northern Virginia, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 1K5K
- Course
- Trail (dirt or single-track on at least part of the course)
- Price
- $30 to $40 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Sunday, December 6, 2026: 5K $40 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened July 1, online signup closes Friday, January 1, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 6 to pay $40 instead of $45.
Course and race notes
The 2027 New Year's Day 5K will be held at BROWNS CHAPEL PARK in Reston. We are excited to run the paved trails through Reston. 2027 New Year's Day 5k is a great way to celebrate a new year! Let's kick 2026 to the curb! Say good bye to 2026 and kick off the New Year with a 5k!
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.