
Do it Your Way 0.5K is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Reston, VA, with entry fees from $10 to $100.
From the Organizer
Join us, Sunday, September 27, for the 9th Annual SLHS PTSA Food Pantry's "Do It Your Way 0.5K." This year, participate in person or virtually. Same-day registration is available at the event!
WHEN & WHERE:
In-person event: September 27, 2-4 pm at Reston's Lake Anne Plaza
Virtually: all weekend long, any location you want
SWAG PICK-UP: Lake Anne Brew House on RACE DAY, September 27, starting at 1:00 pm. This year, we will be handing out a reusable shopping bag, your race bib, and a few items available on hand at our special SWAG Table for selection.
REGISTRATION FEES:
- VIP Option: $100 - includes registration and front row seats to all the action and additional goodies! Only a limited number of VIP registrations are available. Act now!
- Student: $10
- Adults: $25
- Families up to 5: $60
- Teams: $25/person
Come ready for warm-up drills, great music with DJ Randy Platts, celebrity starters, prizes, and the all-important mid-race treats to keep you going! You know it'll be the most rewarding 650 steps you have taken this year!
Participants will have the option to participate in several heats, including a "dog heat."
RAFFLE: Aspen Jewelry Designs will be donating a piece of jewelry. We'll also be raffling several gift baskets and other great items! Check back for details!
Raffle Tickets will be available for sale, online until Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 am. Then they can be purchased on site at the event starting at 1:00 pm.
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
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vienna, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
315 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Do it Your Way 0.5K
Sep 27, 2026