We rely heavily on the significant participation of club volunteers to lead and sustain our ongoing programs and events. Our members receive full RRCA membership benefits, including the RRCA quarterly newsletter, and event insurance. Members also receive a quarterly newsletter published by the Reston Runners. Thursday runs are 6 miles, Saturdays are 5 miles, and Sunday runs are 10 miles and beyond. Beginning in the late spring, Sunday runs have an increased mileage option for those training for the Marine Corps Marathon , or other fall events.
All courses have water stops.
The program promotes overall fitness, speed and flexibility through programmed stretching and running at varying intensity levels. Beginning at the same starting points as our scheduled runs, walkers follow written directions on courses that take from 30 minutes to one hour. Special club events include the Thanksgiving Day 5K Cross Country Run in Lake Fairfax Park, and the Christmas Day and New Year's Day runs from Reston Town Center. We assist the yearly campaign to raise funds for the Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston, and in partnership with La Madeleine Restaurant, club members deliver unsold baked goods daily to the shelter. We also help the Fairfax County Police organize the Cops and Kids Run.