FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile

  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Falls Church, Virginia
  • Price $22.40 - $43.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the FCEF Run for the Schools on Sunday, September 14, 2025! This exciting event takes place at Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church, Virginia, starting at 8:00 am. Participants can choose between a USATF Certified 5K course that meanders through the picturesque, tree-lined streets of historic Falls Church City, or an untimed 1 Mile loop perfect for runners and walkers of all ages. The course offers a delightful mix of hills and flat stretches, making it suitable for everyone from seasoned athletes to casual participants. Strollers are welcome, but please leave bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, and dogs at home.

All registered participants will receive a race shirt and additional promotional items, with awards for top finishers in various age categories. Registration is open online until race day, with fees set at $40 for adults and $20 for youth 18 and under. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Falls Church Education Foundation, supporting essential programs for at-risk families, advanced teacher training, and classroom innovation. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spiritβ€”all while making a positive impact on local education!

Organiser's Description

September 14, 2025
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 14, 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 14. All registrations must be done online.

PACKET PICK UP is Friday, September 12 from 4:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, September 13 from 9:00 am-12:00pm at Meridian High School (121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA) and finally on race morning 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

  • 5K (19 & Over)

    Incl. $3.80 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $43.80

  • 5K (18 & Under)

    Incl. $2.40 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.40

  • 1 Mile Fun Run (19 & Over)

    Incl. $3.80 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:05AM EDT)

    $43.80

  • 1 Mile Fun Run (18 & Under)

    Incl. $2.40 Fee & Commemorative Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:05AM EDT)

    $22.40

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Location

Cherry Hill Park, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, 22046, VA, United States

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