Come join us for our annual 5.5k and 22k in Hamilton, VA!  On November 9th, we will host our 5.5k race, as well as a 22k option for individuals or Teams of 2 or 4!  All participants will run/walk to break mental health stigmas, improve the lives of veterans and first responders and continue to raise awareness of services and support for veteran and first responder suicide.  This year’s race is sponsored by:

PREMIUM LEVEL SPONSORS

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

Registration

Please click below to register and reserve your spot for the race!  You will receive an email confirmation once complete. 

• 22k Male and Female ($75)

• 22k Active Duty Military, Veteran or First Responder ($60)

• 22k Team Relay (Teams of 2 - $100 or 4 - $150)

• 5.5k Male and Female  ($60)

• 5.5k Active Duty Military, Veteran or First Responder ($50)

100% of registration fees go directly to fund Chasing Zero’s work to support veteran and first responder mental health. 

Course

Our beautiful 3.4 mile (5.5k) course will take you through country roads in Western Loudoun and part of the WO&D trail in Hamilton, VA.  No roller skates or skateboards are allowed on the course but strollers are welcome!  All racers must be respectful of the other patrons using the WO&D trail during that portion of the race.

Race Day Information

• 8:30am – 10am: parking, packet pickup and registration

• 9am – 12pm: live music, family fun areas and food vendors

• 9:30am: 22k starts

• 10am: 5.5k starts

• 12pm: Medal Ceremony on main stage

Sponsorship

Interested in Sponsorship?  We have three levels and would greatly appreciate your support of the race production. Click here to become a sponsor!

This year we’re adding a 5.5k event to help reach out 2024 fundraising goal!  On October 6th, individuals and Teams of 2 or 4 will run/walk as many laps of a 5.5k course as they can in 2 hours and 22 minutes.   This year’s race is sponsored by American Legion Post 293 in Purcellville, VA, Loudoun Milling and Feed and JCC Plumbing, NoVA Light Pros, LazE Hill Farm, Sterling Soccer Club, Car Contracting, and Kids Under Construction Preschool.

Registration

Please complete this form below.  Once you receive confirmation, please make a donation directly to the link provided with your name in the notes section for your registration to be complete.  You will receive all of your race day information once both steps are complete via email! 100% of registration fees go directly to fund Chasing Zero’s work to support veteran and first responder mental health. 

Course

Our beautiful 3.4 mile (5.5k) course will take you through country roads in Western Loudoun and part of the WO&D trail, passing through Paeonian Springs and Hamilton, VA.  Each individual or relay team must complete as many laps as they can in 2 hours and 22 minutes.  Strollers and dogs are welcome on the course!  All racers must be respectful of the other patrons using the WO&D trail during that portion of the race.

Race Day Details

Packet pick up will be Friday, October 4th and Saturday October 5th from 4 – 6pm at American Legion Post 293 in Purcellville, VA. 

6am – 8am – Coffee and donuts at host table, set-up course markers and all signs, raffle baskets and items on table, sponsors set up tents, etc.

7:45am – volunteers in spots and ready to go, parking begins at Dale Lumber

8am – 1pm – finish line vendor area open, DJ/music on main stage, American Legion selling food (bagels, pulled pork sandwiches, dogs/beer

8am – Packet pickup and race-day registration begins

8:40am – Warmup led by veterans and National Anthem with local color guard

9am – Race start

11:22am – Race closes, all racers can finish their current lap

11:45pm – Awards ceremony on main stage for Top 3 winners in each category

12pm – Tear down and cleanup, head to American Legion for drinks afterwards (Chris’s crew is going to Harvest Gap)

Sponsorship

Interested in Sponsorship?  We have three levels and would greatly appreciate your support of the race production.

Click here to become a sponsor!

Donate

Interested in donating, but not up for the race? That’s cool! Use the link below to donate directly to the event.

If you are interested in racing, please use the registration form above. You will be given the link to donate afterwards.

Come and support Brattleboro Football on their home opener and fill the stadium with your support for our Military and First Responders. Let’s kick off the season by showing appreciation for our Nations, and our community’s, Guardians. There will be a 50/50 raffle called at half time with 100% of proceeds going to help our guardians dealing with hidden visible and hidden battles.