St. Rita 5K & Fun Run for Education
- Date Sat 2nd November 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Alexandria, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the much-anticipated St. Rita 5K & Fun Run for Education, taking place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the vibrant city of Alexandria! This year marks the 20th annual running of this exciting event, featuring a flat and fast 5K course, as well as a 1K Fun Run for participants of all ages. The scenic route winds through the beautiful Potomac Yard neighborhood, showcasing stunning fall foliage along Main Line Boulevard and Potomac Ave.
Join fellow runners and families at the George Washington Middle School starting line, where you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of excitement. The day kicks off with packet pickup from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, followed by the 1K Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM. After the race, donโt miss the awards ceremony at 9:30 AM, where top finishers will be recognized with fantastic cash prizes and gift cards. With free parking and easy access via the Braddock Rd. Metro station, it's an event you won't want to miss. Come out to support education and enjoy a day filled with
Join fellow runners and families at the George Washington Middle School starting line, where you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of excitement. The day kicks off with packet pickup from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, followed by the 1K Fun Run at 8:00 AM and the 5K race at 8:30 AM. After the race, donโt miss the awards ceremony at 9:30 AM, where top finishers will be recognized with fantastic cash prizes and gift cards. With free parking and easy access via the Braddock Rd. Metro station, it's an event you won't want to miss. Come out to support education and enjoy a day filled with
Organiser's Description
The St. Rita 5K and Fun Run is back for its 20th annual running again offering both the 1K Fun Run* and the 5K main event!
COURSE INFORMATION
The course for 2024 will be a flat, fast out-and-back along Main Line Boulevard and Potomac Ave. in the Potomac Yard neighborhood of Alexandria. The Start/Finish line will be behind George Washington Middle School (enter via Mt. Vernon Ave.). It's a tree-lined course that should be sporting beautiful fall colors!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am - 8:00am Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration
8:00am 1K Fun Run* Start
8:30am 5K Start
9:30am Awards Ceremony
PACKET PICKUP
RACE BIB PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Bibs and t-shirts can be picked up on:
1. Wednesday, October 30, 3:00-6:00pm at St. Rita School, 3801 Russell Rd, Alexandria (Note: Enter the ally after the Church building and drive into school parking lot.)
OR
2. Friday, November 1, 4:00-7:00pm at St. Rita School, 3801 Russell Rd, Alexandria (Note: Enter the ally after the Church building and drive into school parking lot. Parking may become more sparse as we approach the end of packet pickup due to the All Saints Day mass schedule.)
OR
3. Saturday, November 2, from 6:45-8am at the designated registration table. (See below for directions.) Onsite registration is available for anyone who hasn't yet signed up.
SPONSOR EXPO
Before and after the race, check out the booths of our generous sponsors for information & giveaways.
PRIZES
The St. Rita 5K is proud to reward top finishers with generous CASH AND GIFT CARDS from area restaurants and retailers.
* OPEN: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers --> CASH PRIZES
* MASTERS: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers (age 40 or older) --> CASH PRIZES & GIFT CARDS
* AGE GROUPS: Top 2 Male & Female Finishers in each of the following age groups --> GIFT CARDS
[15-19], [20-29], [30-39], [40-49], [50-59], [60-69], [70 and above]
* YOUTH: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in following age groups --> MEDALS
[ 8 and under], [9-10], [11-12], [13-14]
TRANSPORTATION
Free parking is available.
Starting Line is steps away from Braddock Rd. Metro station (Yellow/Blue line).
MISCELLANEOUS
*In order to keep the race running efficiently and on time, the 1K Fun Run will not use chip timing. Top finishers will still be recognized!
Strollers are welcome on the course.
There will be no bag check at this 5K race.
**Due to limited stocks, T-shirts are available to the first 500 registrants, we are limited in sizes. Sign up now to ensure you get our famous student-designed SRS 5K and Fun Run T-Shirt!
COURSE INFORMATION
The course for 2024 will be a flat, fast out-and-back along Main Line Boulevard and Potomac Ave. in the Potomac Yard neighborhood of Alexandria. The Start/Finish line will be behind George Washington Middle School (enter via Mt. Vernon Ave.). It's a tree-lined course that should be sporting beautiful fall colors!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00am - 8:00am Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration
8:00am 1K Fun Run* Start
8:30am 5K Start
9:30am Awards Ceremony
PACKET PICKUP
RACE BIB PICKUP & REGISTRATION
Bibs and t-shirts can be picked up on:
1. Wednesday, October 30, 3:00-6:00pm at St. Rita School, 3801 Russell Rd, Alexandria (Note: Enter the ally after the Church building and drive into school parking lot.)
OR
2. Friday, November 1, 4:00-7:00pm at St. Rita School, 3801 Russell Rd, Alexandria (Note: Enter the ally after the Church building and drive into school parking lot. Parking may become more sparse as we approach the end of packet pickup due to the All Saints Day mass schedule.)
OR
3. Saturday, November 2, from 6:45-8am at the designated registration table. (See below for directions.) Onsite registration is available for anyone who hasn't yet signed up.
SPONSOR EXPO
Before and after the race, check out the booths of our generous sponsors for information & giveaways.
PRIZES
The St. Rita 5K is proud to reward top finishers with generous CASH AND GIFT CARDS from area restaurants and retailers.
* OPEN: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers --> CASH PRIZES
* MASTERS: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers (age 40 or older) --> CASH PRIZES & GIFT CARDS
* AGE GROUPS: Top 2 Male & Female Finishers in each of the following age groups --> GIFT CARDS
[15-19], [20-29], [30-39], [40-49], [50-59], [60-69], [70 and above]
* YOUTH: Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in following age groups --> MEDALS
[ 8 and under], [9-10], [11-12], [13-14]
TRANSPORTATION
Free parking is available.
Starting Line is steps away from Braddock Rd. Metro station (Yellow/Blue line).
MISCELLANEOUS
*In order to keep the race running efficiently and on time, the 1K Fun Run will not use chip timing. Top finishers will still be recognized!
Strollers are welcome on the course.
There will be no bag check at this 5K race.
**Due to limited stocks, T-shirts are available to the first 500 registrants, we are limited in sizes. Sign up now to ensure you get our famous student-designed SRS 5K and Fun Run T-Shirt!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & St Rita 5K T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
1K Kids Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & St Rita 5K T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDChip timers will not be used.
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