For the past 18 years, runners from Loudoun, Fairfax and all around the DC area have participated in the Van Metre 5-Mile Run benefiting the Children’s National Medical Center. Participants in the 5-Mile Run, One-Mile Fun Run, and Kids’ Run for Fun gathered at the Broadlands Southernwalk Marketplace on a bright and sunny Saturday morning to get some great exercise, win some super prizes and, most importantly, raise a lot of money for Children’s National Medical Center. Ronald McDonald was on hand to kick the race off as serious runners and recreational runners and walkers stepped under the balloon arch and got underway!

Getting to the starting line

The runners are off

Getting a high-five from Ronald McDonald

All bundled up and ready to ride