Schedule and packet pickup
Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops 2027
- Date
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $55 on Apr 8, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 31, 20278:00 AM | $50$55 after Apr 8, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 31, 20278:10 AM | $45$50 after Apr 8, 2027 | – |
| 1M Freedom Fun Run | Kids | May 31, 20279:30 AM | $20 | – |
| 10K Virtual | 10K | May 31, 202710:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 5k Virtual | 5K | May 31, 202710:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $50 until Apr 7, then $55 until May 31.
- 5K: $45 until Apr 7, then $50 until May 31.
- 1M Freedom Fun Run: $20 until May 31.
- 10K Virtual: $50 until May 31.
Online registration closes May 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Ashburn runs 1:00:43, about 9:46 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:07 and men in 55:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:46 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 300 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5K
372
finishers
33:14
median (10:42 /mi)
17:57
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
10K
163
finishers
58:38
median (9:26 /mi)
34:22
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Potomac River Running) for Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:57 or better, the top quarter in 28:01, and half the field in 33:14; the last tenth came in after 45:57.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 44:50 or better, the top quarter in 51:39, and half the field in 58:38; the last tenth came in after 1:14:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:19 | 21:20 |
| 20-29 | 21:41 | 21:28 |
| 30-39 | 27:59 | 19:28 |
| 40-49 | 22:49 | 20:43 |
| 50-59 | 26:04 | 24:24 |
| 60-69 | 29:13 | 24:18 |
| 70+ | n/a | 31:41 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 10 percent since 2025.
488
2025
535
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 348 to 372 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:21 to 33:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 372 (+7%) | 33:14 | under 23:57 | 17:57 |
| 2025 | 348 | 33:21 | under 23:59 | 16:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:01, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Virginia 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 51:39, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 31 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 300 feet
- Included with entry
- Unique Commemorative Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 31, 2027), 2026 (May 25, 2026), 2025 (May 26, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Ringing in Hope: A Salute to our Troops?
- Monday, May 31, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Apr 8, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 372 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:14 and the winner ran 17:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:01, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 44505 Atwater Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147.
From the organizers
important: Please note we are out of medals, but have dog tags. We also still have shirts that you can replace with your medal. Thank you for your support.
Celebrate Memorial Day and honor our past and present military heroes! Join your friends and neighbors on May 25, 2026 in Ashburn, VA for RINGING IN HOPE: A SALUTE TO OUR TROOPS and make this Memorial Day a truly memorable one. Run, Walk or Jog and celebrate with us as we honor and recognize the men and women who serve our country!