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Mother’s Day 17th Annual 4 Miler & 1 Miler

May 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

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Mother’s Day

17th Annual 4 Miler & 1 Miler

Celebrate the moms who inspire you! Join us for a morning of fun and fitness benefiting Devotion To Children.

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026  |  Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Browns Chapel Park, Reston, VA
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Countdown to race day

Why We Run

The Mother’s Day Run brings our community together to celebrate the moms and caretakers who inspire us every day. Your participation helps provide access to high‑quality early childhood education programs for children from financially challenged families.

Proceeds from the Mother’s Day Run support Devotion To Children’s programs — including tuition assistance, the Angel Fund tuition assistance program for families in crisis and our annual Children’s Day — helping to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures for young learners.

Race Details

Distances

Choose between a 4 Miler and a 1 Miler Fun Run. Virtual options are available if you can’t be with us in person.

Date & Time

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Start: 4 Miler – 8:00 AM
1 Miler – 8:05 AM
Price increases after April 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Location

Browns Chapel Park
1686 Browns Chapel Road,
Reston, VA 20194

Runner Perks

All pre‑registered participants enjoy a range of perks to make race day special.

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Commemorative Mother’s Day race shirt
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Unique race bib and finisher medal
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Post‑race refreshments and snacks
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Free race day photos to download
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Digital finisher certificate

About the Organizer

Potomac River Running / PR Races

PR Races (Potomac River Running) brings together runners and walkers across Virginia, Maryland, and DC through vibrant, inclusive community events. We’re honored to be the beneficiary of the 17th Annual Mother’s Day 4 Miler and 1 Miler, organized by PR Races.

Learn More About the Run

For additional details about the Mother’s Day Run, including course maps, registration and race‑day logistics, please visit PR Races’ official event page.

Learn More & Register
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