Run Your Heart Out 5k

Make it a 5k date with a special someone – take part in our third annual Valentine’s Day-themed race meant for those who can’t help but LOVE to run! How far will you go to show your love for running?

This year we are proud to announce our partnership with the American Heart Association. With the help from Leidos, a top leader in the science and technology sector of government support, race proceeds will go to support the American Heart Association. Together we can support life-saving efforts such as research, education, advocating for better health, improving patient care and reaching populations at risk.

Leidos is proud to be a national participant of the 2014 Heart Walks, supporting the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

* Please note: There will be no race day registration available.

WHEN: February 9, 2014, 9 a.m.

WHERE: South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, in Reston, Va.

SWAG: Registered runners receive official Run Your Heart Out 5k technical t-shirt!

COLLECTIBLE PINS: The first 800 runners to pick up their race packet will receive a Run Your Heart Out 5k pin, as a constant reminder of your accomplishment! Start (or add to) your 2014 =PR= Race Series pin collection – make sure to pick up your FREE =PR= Race Series lanyard at packet pickup!

WALKER-FRIENDLY: There is no course time limit. Walkers welcome!

PHOTOS: FREE high resolution race photos will be available  for download from the Potomac River Running Flickr page. Keep an eye out for our on course/finish line photographer and be prepared to strike a pose! We will send an email notifying you when the pictures are ready to be shared.

TIMING: This race will be timed by Commonwealth Race Management and will be electronically timed using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Full results will be posted following the race on www.prraces.com and the =PR= Race Series Facebook page.

NOT STROLLER FRIENDLY: Due to course restrictions, this course is not stroller friendly. We apologize for any inconvenience!

AWARDS: There will be overall and age groups awards to top finishers. There will also be awards given to the top husband-wife team, boyfriend-girlfriend team, father-daughter team, mother-son team, father-son team, mother-daughter team.

NOTE:  All team registrants must be pre-registered.  There will be no additions to teams allowed after on line registration closes.

PARKING: There is plenty of parking at South Lakes High School.

About Leidos: Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in national security, health, and engineering. Supporting vital government and commercial missions, we develop innovative solutions to drive better outcomes, and defend critical infrastructures from ‘new world’ threats.

*Please note: You must pick up your packet at one of the designated times. Packets will not be mailed after the race. In addition, awards must be claimed within two weeks of the conclusion of a race.