Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim
When is Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim?
Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Chantilly, VA.
What distances does Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim offer?
Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim offers 4 events: Aquathlon Challenge - Swim + 5K Run, Virtual 5K, 5K Run/Walk, Dog Swim.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquathlon Challenge - Swim + 5K Run | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| Dog Swim | — | $5.00 | Register |
How much does Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim cost?
Registration for Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim starts at $40.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim held?
Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim is held in Chantilly, VA at 4347 Cub Run Road.
About Pleasant Valley 5K Run/Walk, Aquathlon Challenge, and Dog Swim
Our annual 5K runs through the Pleasant Valley subdivision and into the neighboring Fairfax County trail system.
For those really looking to demonstrate their summer fitness, take on the Aquathlon Challenge, a 150m pool swim followed by a 5K run.
In the afternoon, we'll continue our beloved neighborhood tradition with our dog swim, when the pool will be reserved exclusively for some very good boys.
All proceeds directly support the Pleasant Valley Pool in Chantilly. Your participation makes a vital difference in keeping this community resource thriving.
Course Map
Race Day Information
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 8, 2023
5:00-7:00pm - Packet Pickup at Pleasant Valley Pool
Saturday, September 9, 2023
06:45 - Packet pickup opens at the Pleasant Valley Pool
07:05 - First Aquathlon participants start
..... (subsequent Aquathlon participants start in 10 second intervals)
07:30 - 5K start
Arrival Information:
The event starts/finishes at the Pleasant Valley Pool located at 4347 Cub Run Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151. The pool parking lot will be closed to vehicular traffic. Free parking is located throughout the streets of the Cub Run neighborhood. Please avoid parking on Cub Run Road between Louis Mill Drive and Bicentennial Court so that we can offer a clear start/finish area for our participants.
Please proceed to the packet pickup table upon arrival to check-in and receive your race packet.
5K Participants:
Remember to start your watch or timing device when you start and stop it when you finish if you would like submit your results online!
Aquathlon Information:
For those participating in the Aquathlon you'll be directed to a staging area in the parking lot. Please do your best to seed yourself according to your swim and run speeds to avoid too much passing. Once ready, you'll be directed to a staging area prior to the swim where you will be able to prepare for the swim. Swimmers will leave in intervals (likely 10 seconds), and will proceed to perform a snake swim through the lanes.
Upon exiting the pool deck there will be an area in the parking lot with tarps where you can drop your swim items off. A great tip from seasoned triathletes is to bring a small bucket or bag and put your swim items in to keep them contained. Please note, the drop off area will not be monitored, Pleasant Valley Recreation Association, or anyone else affiliated with the event can not be held liable for lost or damaged items (please do not leave valuables behind). Also, please remember to retrieve your items as anything left after the event will be discarded. If you label your bucket/bag with your bib number we will try to contact you first.
Be sure when you leave for your run that you're wearing your race bib!
We Are Open!
Youth Pricing Available
Kids 10 and under can register for a reduced rate.
About the Pool
The Pleasant Valley Pool is a premier outdoor pool in the Pleasant Valley Community. The facility provides aquatic recreation for all ages. For the little ones there is a dedicated kiddy pool to safely swim, splash and play in a their own shallow pool. The main pool consists of a large shallow area before heading into the largest section of the pool with eight lap lanes. And finally for those more adventurous there is a large deep area with a spring diving board!
The Pleasant Valley Pool is home to the Piranha's Swim Team. The Piranha's compete in Division 17 of the Northern Virginia Swim League and the Western Fairfax Developmental League. The members of the Piranha's develop confidence in the water through proper swimming techniques, gain team spirit by teaching discipline, responsibility and commitment, and of course have some fun!
The Pleasant Valley Recreation Association (PVRA) was established over 30 years ago to provide a first class facility and social functions for its members and their families in and around the Pleasant Valley subdivision in Chantilly, Virginia. Given the age of the pool there are a few capital improvements necessary to maintain this amazing aquatics facility. Unfortunately, pool memberships alone cannot cover the yearly maintenance and also the capital improvements. All proceeds raised from this event will go directly to improve the Pleasant Valley Pool to ensure it will provide fun and entertainment to the community for years to come. This year the PVRA hopes to raise enough funds to pay off a recent capital improvement loan.Thank you for supporting this amazing community resource!