FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Falls Church, Virginia
- Price $22.40 - $43.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Participants will receive a race shirt and various promotional items, with the chance to win fantastic prizes for top finishers in multiple age categories. Registration is open online until 7:30 am on race day, with fees set at $40 for ages 19 and over and $20 for those 18 and under. Don't miss the packet pick-up opportunities starting on September 18 at Meridian High School and during the Falls Church Fall Festival! Proceeds from this event support the Falls Church Education Foundation, benefiting local schools and programs that uplift our community. Lace up your sneakers and be part
Organiser's Description
8:00 am
Lace up those sneakers and get running to support our schools! We are looking forward to getting back to Cherry Hill Park for our annual FCEF Run for the Schools event! The 5K and untimed 1 mile will take place Sunday, September 20, at 8:00 am. The USATF Certified 5K course winds through the tree-lined streets of historic Falls Church City. The course is a mix of hills and flat stretches, a little something for every level runner. There will be a water stop along the course. The course also includes a 1 Mile loop for runners and walkers. Strollers are welcome! No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or dogs please. All participants will receive a race shirt and other promotional items.
REGISTRATION FEES
5k & 1 Mile: 19 & Over: $40
5k & 1 Mile: 18 & Under: $20
Online registration will remain open through 7:30 am Race Day, September 20. All registrations must be done online.
PACKET PICK UP opens Friday, September 18 from 400 pm at Meridian High School (121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA). On Saturday, September 19, packets can be picked up either at Meridian High School from 9:00 am12:00 pm or at the Falls Church Fall Festival from 10:00 am4:00 pm. Packets will also be available on race morning, Sunday, September 20 starting at 6:45 am at the race site.
AWARDS: Great prizes for the top male & female 5K finisher and top male/female 5K finishers in the following age categories; 1-8, 9-11, 12-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Over.
Proceeds benefit the Falls Church Education Foundation and all Falls Church City Public Schools. Programs support at-risk families, advanced teacher training and classroom innovation. For more information on the Foundation, check out the website; www.fcedf.org [https://www.fcedf.org].
DONATIONS: If you are unable to attend the race but would still like to donate to the Falls Church Education Foundation as an Academic booster and support our programs for the 2025-26 school year, please go to our website www.fcedf.org [https://www.fcedf.org] to donate. Thank you!
Races
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5K (19 & Over)
Incl. $3.80 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.80
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5K (18 & Under)
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.40
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1 Mile Fun Run (19 & Over)
Incl. $3.80 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$43.80
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1 Mile Fun Run (18 & Under)
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$22.40
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5K for FCCPS Staff Members
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.40
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1M for FCCPS Staff Members
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$22.40
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Cherry Hill Park, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, 22046, VA, United States
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