StarKid 5K
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fairfax, Virginia
- Price Free - $33.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the vibrant Fairfax Corner Shopping Center! This lively event promises a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community spirit, welcoming participants of all ages to run, jog, walk, or cheer on others—strollers and pets are more than welcome! The event features a 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m. and a Family Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., making it the perfect opportunity for families to bond and create lasting memories.
Since its inception in 2006, the StarKid 5K has been dedicated to supporting pediatric services at Inova Children's, with this year's proceeds benefiting the new Pediatric Emergency Room at Inova Fairfax. As Northern Virginia's only Level I Trauma Center, the facility is committed to providing exceptional care, and your participation helps make a significant impact on the health of children in the community. Don't miss out on the chance to receive a commemorative race shirt, and be sure to register before May 15 to guarantee yours! Let’s come together to make this year’s StarKid event a resounding success and help support pediatric care that truly makes a difference
Since its inception in 2006, the StarKid 5K has been dedicated to supporting pediatric services at Inova Children's, with this year's proceeds benefiting the new Pediatric Emergency Room at Inova Fairfax. As Northern Virginia's only Level I Trauma Center, the facility is committed to providing exceptional care, and your participation helps make a significant impact on the health of children in the community. Don't miss out on the chance to receive a commemorative race shirt, and be sure to register before May 15 to guarantee yours! Let’s come together to make this year’s StarKid event a resounding success and help support pediatric care that truly makes a difference
Organiser's Description
Join us for the STARKID 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center! It's a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community. All ages are welcome to run, jog, walk, or cheer on participantsstrollers and pets included! You can even create or join a team for some friendly competition.
Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Childrens. Originally supporting the Pediatric Heart Program, proceeds now benefit pediatric services across Inova Health System, with this years funds supporting the new Pediatric Emergency Room at Inova Fairfax!
Inova Fairfax Hospital is Northern Virginias only Level I Trauma Center and the 3rd busiest ER in the nation, with the Inova Pediatric Emergency Room being the busiest pediatric ER in the region, handling over 63,000 visits in 2023. To meet growing demand, Inova has expanded the ER as part of the DO. MORE. _TOGETHER_. campaign, doubling the size of the Childrens ER with more private rooms, shorter wait times, and a dedicated pediatric entrance, creating a more welcoming, kid-friendly space for young patients and their families.
Your support of StarKid helps make a lasting impact on pediatric care at Inova Childrens. Lets continue the tradition and make this years event a success!
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - Family Fun Run
8:30 a.m. - 5K Race Start
9:30 a.m. - Awards and Prizes
Registration Fees:
5K - $30
Fun Run - $15
4 & Under with a StarKid shirt - $10
4 & Under without a StarKid shirt - Free
All registered 5K and Fun Run participants will receive a commemorative race shirt. Be sure to register before May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.
All participants must register online. Online registration will remain open until 8:00 am on Sunday, June 1.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, June 5 - 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital (Lobby area near Panera)
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Saturday, June 6 - 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Potomac River Running
11895 Grand Commons Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:
Sunday, June 1st - 6:30-8:00 a.m.
Plaza at Fairfax Corner
4100 Monument Corner Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
NOTE: Race Day Packet Pickup closes 30 minute before each race, so arrive early!
AWARDS:
5K: First place overall male and female
Fun Run: Overall winner
All registered participants will receive a finisher medal!
Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Childrens. Originally supporting the Pediatric Heart Program, proceeds now benefit pediatric services across Inova Health System, with this years funds supporting the new Pediatric Emergency Room at Inova Fairfax!
Inova Fairfax Hospital is Northern Virginias only Level I Trauma Center and the 3rd busiest ER in the nation, with the Inova Pediatric Emergency Room being the busiest pediatric ER in the region, handling over 63,000 visits in 2023. To meet growing demand, Inova has expanded the ER as part of the DO. MORE. _TOGETHER_. campaign, doubling the size of the Childrens ER with more private rooms, shorter wait times, and a dedicated pediatric entrance, creating a more welcoming, kid-friendly space for young patients and their families.
Your support of StarKid helps make a lasting impact on pediatric care at Inova Childrens. Lets continue the tradition and make this years event a success!
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - Family Fun Run
8:30 a.m. - 5K Race Start
9:30 a.m. - Awards and Prizes
Registration Fees:
5K - $30
Fun Run - $15
4 & Under with a StarKid shirt - $10
4 & Under without a StarKid shirt - Free
All registered 5K and Fun Run participants will receive a commemorative race shirt. Be sure to register before May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.
All participants must register online. Online registration will remain open until 8:00 am on Sunday, June 1.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
Friday, June 5 - 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital (Lobby area near Panera)
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Saturday, June 6 - 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Potomac River Running
11895 Grand Commons Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:
Sunday, June 1st - 6:30-8:00 a.m.
Plaza at Fairfax Corner
4100 Monument Corner Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
NOTE: Race Day Packet Pickup closes 30 minute before each race, so arrive early!
AWARDS:
5K: First place overall male and female
Fun Run: Overall winner
All registered participants will receive a finisher medal!
Races
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5K (With Shirt)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.10
OPENS 01 MAR -
Fun Run (With Shirt)
Incl. $2.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$17.05
OPENS 01 MAR -
4 & Under Fun Run (With 4T Shirt)
Incl. $1.70 Fee
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.70
OPENS 01 MAR -
4 & Under Fun Run (Without Shirt)
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 MAR
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