Corporate & Community Team Challenge 5k
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Fairfax Station, Virginia
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Corporate & Community Team Challenge 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia! This vibrant event brings together local companies and community members to raise crucial funds for The Arc of Northern Virginia, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience the thrill of competition as teams of 5-7 runners take on a scenic 5K course that features both paved and dirt paths over gently rolling terrain. The race begins and ends at Shelter C, creating a festive atmosphere with post-race celebrations including food, music, and an awards ceremony. Teams can compete in various categories, including Corporate Coed, Corporate All Male, Corporate All Female, and Community Open, with prizes for top finishers and age groups. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, a 2K Fun Walk is also available, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your community while supporting a great cause!
Experience the thrill of competition as teams of 5-7 runners take on a scenic 5K course that features both paved and dirt paths over gently rolling terrain. The race begins and ends at Shelter C, creating a festive atmosphere with post-race celebrations including food, music, and an awards ceremony. Teams can compete in various categories, including Corporate Coed, Corporate All Male, Corporate All Female, and Community Open, with prizes for top finishers and age groups. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, a 2K Fun Walk is also available, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your community while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA CORPORATE & COMMUNITY TEAM CHALLENGE
The Arc of Northern Virginias Corporate and Community Team Challenge brings together companies and community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are happy that this year, the premier corporate challenge foot race and the areas only team-based race with teams of 5-7 runners will held in person on Saturday, June 7 at Burke Lake Park. More details below!
ABOUT THE 5K RACE
For 46 years, this has been Northern Virginias premier corporate and community challenge foot race and the areas only team based race with teams of 5-7 runners. The 5k Course starts at Shelter C at Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA) and continues out and back, to return to Shelter C. The course is partially paved and partially on the dirt path (watch for some rocks and roots!) over mildly rolling terrain. The race ends at Shelter C for post-race festivities including food, music, and an awards ceremony.
TIMING: This race is chip timed by NoVA Race Timing www.novaracetiming.com. Race results will be posted on their website.
RUNNING TEAMS consist of 5-7 team members for the Team Challenge 5k Course. The competition is scored by finish order of runners, not by individual times. Team Categories include:
Corporate Coed (Note: requires at least 2 female team members.)
Corporate All Male
Corporate All Female
Community Open
AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the top-three Corporate All Male, top-three Corporate Coed, top-three Corporate All Female, and top-three Community Open teams.
Overall Finish Categories: The top-five men and women will receive Amazon gift cards.
Age Group Categories: The top two males and females in each age group will receive Amazon gift cards: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
All preregistered participants will receive an event t-shirt and a race bib.
Register as a team and receive these additional benefits:
Printed t-shirts with your team listed on the back (registration due by May 14, 2025 to receive t-shirts).
An engraved plaque with your team photo or a framed team photo depending on your sponsorship level to commemorate your participation.
ABOUT THE 2K FUN WALK
The fun walk takes place on paved road and is 1k in each direction, but participants are welcome to walk the entire 5k Course. This is a non-competitive, fun walk, and it is pet, family, wheelchair, and stroller friendly. Finish times will not be recorded.
The Arc of Northern Virginias Corporate and Community Team Challenge brings together companies and community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are happy that this year, the premier corporate challenge foot race and the areas only team-based race with teams of 5-7 runners will held in person on Saturday, June 7 at Burke Lake Park. More details below!
ABOUT THE 5K RACE
For 46 years, this has been Northern Virginias premier corporate and community challenge foot race and the areas only team based race with teams of 5-7 runners. The 5k Course starts at Shelter C at Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA) and continues out and back, to return to Shelter C. The course is partially paved and partially on the dirt path (watch for some rocks and roots!) over mildly rolling terrain. The race ends at Shelter C for post-race festivities including food, music, and an awards ceremony.
TIMING: This race is chip timed by NoVA Race Timing www.novaracetiming.com. Race results will be posted on their website.
RUNNING TEAMS consist of 5-7 team members for the Team Challenge 5k Course. The competition is scored by finish order of runners, not by individual times. Team Categories include:
Corporate Coed (Note: requires at least 2 female team members.)
Corporate All Male
Corporate All Female
Community Open
AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the top-three Corporate All Male, top-three Corporate Coed, top-three Corporate All Female, and top-three Community Open teams.
Overall Finish Categories: The top-five men and women will receive Amazon gift cards.
Age Group Categories: The top two males and females in each age group will receive Amazon gift cards: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
All preregistered participants will receive an event t-shirt and a race bib.
Register as a team and receive these additional benefits:
Printed t-shirts with your team listed on the back (registration due by May 14, 2025 to receive t-shirts).
An engraved plaque with your team photo or a framed team photo depending on your sponsorship level to commemorate your participation.
ABOUT THE 2K FUN WALK
The fun walk takes place on paved road and is 1k in each direction, but participants are welcome to walk the entire 5k Course. This is a non-competitive, fun walk, and it is pet, family, wheelchair, and stroller friendly. Finish times will not be recorded.
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