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SportsNOVA—Your sports tourism connection to Northern Virginia!

SportsNOVA is a regional sports tourism alliance between Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford counties that markets Northern Virginia as a preferred destination for travel sports events. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our region’s combination of sports tourism assets is first-class, hitting every item on a sports planner’s wish list.

McKinney, Texas, launches inaugural Historic Half Marathon

Thousands of runners, families, and spectators are expected to gather in McKinney on Saturday, March 28, for the inaugural McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW, an event organizers say will blend the excitement of a major race with the character of one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities.

Meet the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

From state-of-the-art facilities to visionary planners, these All-Stars embody what it takes to make every sporting event a success. On the following pages, you’ll find the winners across our 10 categories.