New Year's Eve Racing Traditions Continue

December 11, 2014 – Ashburn, VA: The fifth annual Ringing In Hope: A New Year’s Eve Celebration race will be held December 31st, 2014 at Brambleton Town Center. A signature event for the Ringing In Hope series, this race draws participants from all over the region and from around the county. The event features a 5K & 10K race on a USATF certified scenic course and a 1K walk/fun run. The walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m., followed by the 5K and 10K race at 10 a.m. and 10:10 a.m., respectively. Registration is available online at www.ringinginhope.com.

Race beneficiaries include Loudoun Habitat for Humanity and Volunteers of America-Chesapeake (Loudoun Homeless Services Center). Unique to this event, participants can designate the charity of their choice when they register and use provided online tools to raise funds individually or as a team. Representatives of each charity will available to showcase their efforts and services to the community. One-hundred percent of all funds raised on behalf of each participating charity will be received by that charity.

As past race participants have become accustomed to, Ringing In Hope traditions continue with hors d’oeuvres served at finish line and post-race massages, as well as free family fun activities to include pony rides, a barrel train ride, temporary tattoos, music, moon bounces, children’s art and more. In addition, all race participants will have their photo taken as they cross the finish line. Following the race, prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female overall winners in each race, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age categories (14 and under, 15-19 , 20-29, 30-39, etc.). Great raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the event, thanks to the many generous community sponsors. Nearly $5,000 in awards and prizes will be given out during the event!

All race-day registration will be outdoors at Brambleton Town Center starting at 8:00 a.m. on race day. Children who participate in the fun run/walk will receive a jingle bell to proudly wear around their neck as they ring in hope for great causes. Strollers are welcome, however, parents with young children are asked to start at the back of the pack. Race participants will have access to changing rooms and shower facilities throughout the event at Sport & Health of Brambleton.

Volunteers are needed to help accommodate growing crowds and assist with the race course duties as well as family fun activities. Last year’s event drew in more than 1,300 participants, and race organizers are expecting an even greater turn out for this New Year’s Eve event. Volunteers are eligible to receive high school service credit hours. All interested volunteers should please e-mail Ringing In Hope at info@ringinginhope.com.

This festive event is made possible thanks so the generosity of Ringing In Hope sponsors including its title sponsor, Brambleton Town Center, as well as the following sponsors: Tetra Partners, Potomac River Running, the Dulles Greenway, Sport & Health of Brambleton, Harris Teeter, Virginia Cinema Films, APT Orthodontics, Martial Arts World, Leesburg Today, Ashburn Today, Van Metre Homes, Miller and Smith Homes, Water To Go, Palmercare Chiropractic, Dulles Moms, Signs & Wonders, Kidz Art, Glory Days Grill, Nick Lutkins of Legal Shield, NOVEC, Five Star Septic, Dulles Sports Center and Sports Park, Big D’s Pony Rides, Meadows Farms & Nurseries, Ripped Performance, Bach To Rock, Race Brambleton, Red Hot & Blue, Total Development Solutions, and Blue Ridge Grill of Brambleton.