Flash Fit Summer Race Championship!

Saturday, August 24, 2024 Past event

9:10 AM EDT

Arlington, Virginia

$11.60–$27.50 · 3 races

1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of family fun at the Flash Fit Summer Race Championship on Saturday, August 24th, 2024! Join us in Arlington at the beautiful Bon Air Park & Rose Gardens, where runners of all ages can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a variety of race distances. The event kicks off at 9:00 AM, featuring a scenic 2.6-mile full race, a 1-mile run, and a thrilling 200-meter dash for the little ones. Runners will traverse mostly flat out-and-back courses along the picturesque Custis and W&OD Trails, with the start and finish lines conveniently located on the trail by Bon Air.

All finishers will be awarded a medal, adding to the sense of accomplishment and celebration! For those looking for an additional challenge, consider registering for the DLS 5K for Lewy Body Dementia, a worthy cause aimed at raising funds for a progressive brain disorder. This 5K will also be held on the same day and is directed by Coach Kate. Whether you're running for fun or supporting a good cause, the Flash Fit Summer Race Championship promises to be an unforgettable event filled with community spirit and healthy competition!

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Races

2.6 Miles

Incl. $2.50 Fee

9:10 AM EDT

$27.50

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1 Mile Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee

9:10 AM EDT

$22.20

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200m Dash

Incl. $1.60 Fee

9:00 AM EDT

$11.60

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Organiser's description

What better way to wrap up your summer than to run a fun race as a family?

DETAILS:

Dates: SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH AT 9:00AM

Distances: 2.6 miles (the full), 1 mile, 200m dash

Location: park at Bon Air Park & Rose Gardens https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Locations/Parks/Bon-Air-Park in Arlington

The 2.6 miler and the mile run will be out-and-back, mostly flat courses along the Custis and W&OD Trails. Start/finish line will be on the trail by Bon Air. 200m dash will be a straight line.

All finishers will receive a medal.

For parents - or older kids - wanting to run a FULL 5K DISTANCE, you can register for the DLS 5K FOR LEWY BODY DEMENTIA. This 5k, directed by Coach Kate, as well, will raise funds for the progressive brain disorder that is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's. Registration for the 5k is live here https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Arlington/DLS5kforLewyBodyDementia.

Timing will be done manually with a race clock and bibs (no chips).