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Communication September 20, 2023

Dear AU Community, 聽聽

We are excited to announce the first ever AU-Airlie 5K Fun Run Race and聽Fall Festival this November 11 at AU鈥檚 Airlie Hotel, Conference Center and Farm near Warrenton, VA! This event is a partnership between聽Auxiliary Services,听Human Resources,听聽and our sponsor,听, that is designed to offer the AU community a chance to enjoy health and wellness on our scenic Airlie property.聽聽

The 5K race is part of聽the Couch to 5K Program聽and will be available for runners and walkers. The 5K is entirely within the Airlie property and will be followed by a Fall Festival. Lace-up those sneakers, grab your family and friends, and join us for a day of active enjoyment. Our 5K Fun Run is open to all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful scenery, this event is for you.聽聽

After the run, the festivities continue with our Fall Festival. This family-friendly celebration will feature an array of exciting activities and attractions including live music, BBQ eats from our Airlie Berkshire Farm and Airlie Kitchen, lawn games, and hayrides.聽聽

Please visit our聽聽to register for the 5K Fun Run, Fall Festival, or both. This event is open to the entire AU community. However, spots are limited to 200 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The priority registration deadline is September 27.聽聽

If you require transportation to Airlie, we will have a shuttle from AU to Airlie and back available for those interested. Please select the transportation ticket option.聽聽

If you are interested in staying overnight before or after the race and festival, please use the promo code CLAWED at聽聽when booking for the AU employee rate of $109 per night (open to those over 21 years old, plus taxes and fees, subject to availability).聽聽

We look forward to seeing you there for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community bonding. Make sure to invite your friends and neighbors, and let's make this event a memorable one!聽

If you have any questions, please contact us at聽airlie@american.edu. 聽

See you at the starting line, 聽

Bront茅 Burleigh-Jones
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, and Treasurer

Seth Grossman
Vice President, People & External Affairs & Counselor to the President