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Reston Runners Planning Marathon

Runners Marathon of Reston to take to the streets, paths in March.

Reston Runners is working out details to host the first Runners Marathon of Reston (RMR) this March.

The RMR, which will include options for either a full or half marathon, will be held March 24, with the finish at , club sources said. The marathon course will be a Boston Marathon qualifier and will likely consist of two half-marathon loops around Reston, using both the roads and Reston's paved paths.   

The net proceeds of the event will benefit the Reston Community Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to area high school students.

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Reston Runners has more than 800 members. The community is already home to the Reston Triathlon, which this year will run on Sept. 9; the Reston Sprint Triathlon; two kids triathlons; and many 5K and 10K races.

Patch will have more course and registration info when it becomes available. You can also contact  info@runnersmarathon.com.

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