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The Anthem Great Pumpkin 5K and Kid's Pumpkin Dash are run annually through one of the premier pedestrian friendly areas of Northern Virginia. In conjunction with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce's Oktoberfest, the Finish Line Festival features local restaurants, live entertainment, and amusement rides that are held in partnership with Oktoberfest Reston.
http://www.thegreatpumpkin5k.com/
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The Army-Navy game was held on Saturday, December 10th. It is one of the greatest traditions in college sports and we are happy to be hosting the game in Washington, D.C. this year. The events include the gala, a formal event with dinner, music, and dancing, and the Game. The game weekend had a $35 million dollar economic impact on the marketplace.
http://armynavygame.com/
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The Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic is an annual youth sporting event held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center over President’s Day Weekend. The event brings over 575 Volleyball teams, 10,000 athletes, and 30,000 visitors from around the country to Washington, DC. In 2011, an economic impact study conducted by GWSA in partnership with Old Dominion University revealed total impact figures for the tournament in excess of $5,000,000. The 2012 event will be held from February 18th – 20th.
http://www.capitolhillvolleyball.com/
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Dominion Trail Mix is a family themed event that was established in 2011 to celebrate the Washington & Old Dominion Trail and our community as a whole.
There are three main components that complete Trail Mix. The day starts with Hail the Trail. Participants help our beneficiary, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, beautify the W&OD trail by rebuilding benches and tables, trimming greenery and picking up trash. Shortly after, bikers, runners and walkers take part in The Great Skedaddle. Skedaddle participants commemorate the historic Battle of Bull Run while enjoying the W&OD trail. Finally, participants from Hail the Trail and The Great Skedaddle, join families and park enthusiasts from around the region for the live music, food, and games at Trail Fest.
http://www.dominiontrailmix.com/
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The North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) is a 501(c) (3) international sports organization involving men and women dedicated to promoting amateur athletics for the GLBT community. It was formed to encourage the participation of gay men and lesbians in organized softball competition. With over 4,000 participants and fans from 41 leagues in North American, NAGAAA’s Gay Softball World Series (GSWS) is the world’s largest annual GLBT sporting event. In September 2011, Washington, D.C. won the bid to host the 2013 World Series.
http://www.nagaaasoftball.org/
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon is the only annual marathon and half marathon that is held entirely within the District of Columbia geographic boundaries. It has been an annual event wholly owned and operated by the Sports Alliance since its inception in 2006 and has seen significant growth in participants, local and national media coverage and community involvement over the years. The National Marathon was sold to San Diego-based, Competitor Group, Inc. to become part of their well known Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. The Greater Washington Sports Alliance will remain active in many aspects of the race including District & Federal partner agency relationships, and in community outreach.
http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/usa/usa-splash
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SneakerBall is the only black tie and sneakers gala that annually celebrates the best of sports in the Greater Washington D.C. region. The event is organized to recognize the Greater Washington Sports Collaborative, the non profit foundation of the Sports Alliance that uses the philanthropic generosity of individual and corporate donors to make strategic investments in emerging non profits that use sports to enhance a child’s life. The gala includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, catered dinner and awards program.
http://www.sneakerball.org/
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The World Police and Fire Games, established in 1983 by the World Police and Fire Games Federation, is an Olympic-style athletic event that takes place biennially across the globe. The games are open to active and retired law enforcement and fire service personnel from around the world. Approximately 10,000 competitors take part in the events, ranking second in number of competitors only to the Olympic Games. Traditionally held over a period of ten days during the summer months, Fairfax County will host the games in 2015. These games are expected to have a positive effect on the regional communities and approximately $42 million in direct economic impact.
http://fairfax2015.com/
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