
From the Organizer
Join the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) on Saturday, September 26, for the 7th Annual Harvest Blaze 5K and Kids' Spark Sprint (ages 4–10)!
Bring the whole family for a morning of fun, fitness, and community support. Both races will start and finish at Route 7 Brewing (20051 Riverside Commons Plaza #148, Ashburn, VA 20147), followed by a post-race celebration featuring food, drinks, live music, and more.
The Kids' Spark Sprint begins at 9:00 a.m., with the Harvest Blaze 5K starting shortly afterward.
For more than 80 years, AVFRD has proudly served the community. The generous support of local residents, businesses, and civic organizations helps make that service possible. All race proceeds and donations directly benefit AVFRD's Ray Muth Scholarship Fund, which provides higher education scholarships for department members and their children.
Race Registration Fees
5K: $35 through July 3
$45 July 4 through September 3
$45 September 4 through Race Day (September 26) - no shirt available
Kids' Spark Sprint (ages 4-10): $20 through Race Day (no beer ticket included)
Online registration will remain open through Race Day. All registrations must be done online.
** Sign up early! Shirts will not be available for any registrations after September 3!
Packet pickup will be available at Route 7 Brewing:
• Friday, September 25, from 4:00–8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 26, from 7:00–8:30 a.m.
Awards will be presented to the top three overall female and top three overall male finishers in the 5K.
Participants age 21 and older will receive a complimentary beer ticket for the post-race celebration at Route 7 Brewing. A valid photo ID must be presented at packet pickup to receive the ticket and again at the brewery to redeem it.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wfo Sterling, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
374 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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AVFRD Harvest Blaze 5K Run
Sep 26, 2026