Polar Pals 5K, 1 Mile and 1/2 Mile
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 11:15AM EST
- Location Stafford, Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Polar Pals Fun Run and 5K on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, in Stafford! This exciting event is part of the annual Community Health and Wellness Fair, designed to promote fun and fitness for participants of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Polar Pals has something for everyone with race distances including a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile for kids, along with a 5K for both kids and adults.
Join the community as you embrace the chilly winter air and enjoy a day filled with health, activity, and camaraderie. After the races, warm up with some delicious hot chocolate and explore a variety of indoor activities and resources offered by local school divisions and community partners. Check-in opens at 10:45 AM, so be sure to arrive early for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Join the community as you embrace the chilly winter air and enjoy a day filled with health, activity, and camaraderie. After the races, warm up with some delicious hot chocolate and explore a variety of indoor activities and resources offered by local school divisions and community partners. Check-in opens at 10:45 AM, so be sure to arrive early for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Polar Pals is a free event that is part of the Stafford Schools Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. The Polar Pals Fun Run and 5K will include a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile for kids and 5K for kids and adults. The purpose of the race is to encourage a fun and healthy outdoor event during the chillier months, followed by an opportunity for hot chocolate, and indoor activities and resources offered by school division departments and community partners. Check-in opens at 10:45.
Races
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5k
Incl. Polar Pals Swag
Sat 24th January 2026 (11:45AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 OCT -
1/2 Mile
Incl. Polar Pals Swag Bag
Sat 24th January 2026 (11:15AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 OCT -
1 Mile
Incl. Polar Pals Swag Bag
Sat 24th January 2026 (11:25AM EST)
Free
OPENS 01 OCT
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