# Run with Santa 5K — Reston Town Center

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
- Ages: All ages (youth price for ages 1–14)
- Price: $45; $35 ages 1–14 (prices rise after Nov 6, 2026)
- Organizer: =PR= Races
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Reston/RunWithSanta5K
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

A holiday-themed 5K through Reston Town Center on the first Sunday of December, organized by =PR= Races. Runners are encouraged to lace up their boots, cinch their belts and jingle through the course, and children can enter at a reduced youth price (ages 1–14), so families can run or walk it together. Every pre-registered participant receives a race sweatshirt, a finisher medal, a bib, photo overlays and a digital finisher certificate. The live race is chip-timed, with awards for the top three male and female finishers overall and by five-year age group starting with 14 and under. Packet pickup is at the =PR= Reston running store; a virtual option is also offered.

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