The Arc of Northern Virginia Community Challenge
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Fairfax Station, Virginia
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at The Arc of Northern Virginia Community Challenge on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in beautiful Fairfax Station, Virginia! This vibrant event aims to unite companies and community members in support of vital programs and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K race and a leisurely 2K fun walk. The 5K course, which starts and finishes at Shelter C in Burke Lake Park, features a mix of paved and dirt paths set against mildly rolling terrain, making it an engaging experience for all skill levels. Enjoy post-race festivities, including delicious food, lively music, and an awards ceremony recognizing the top finishers in various categories. With prizes like Amazon gift cards and event t-shirts for preregistered participants, there's something for everyone at this uplifting community event. Don’t miss out on a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie while supporting a great cause!
Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K race and a leisurely 2K fun walk. The 5K course, which starts and finishes at Shelter C in Burke Lake Park, features a mix of paved and dirt paths set against mildly rolling terrain, making it an engaging experience for all skill levels. Enjoy post-race festivities, including delicious food, lively music, and an awards ceremony recognizing the top finishers in various categories. With prizes like Amazon gift cards and event t-shirts for preregistered participants, there's something for everyone at this uplifting community event. Don’t miss out on a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
THE ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
The Arc of Northern Virginias Community Challenge brings together companies and community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More details below!
ABOUT THE 5K RACE
The 5k Course starts at Shelter C at Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA) and continues out and back, to return to Shelter C. The course is partially paved and partially on the dirt path (watch for some rocks and roots!) over mildly rolling terrain. The race ends at Shelter C for post-race festivities including food, music, and an awards ceremony.
TIMING: This race is chip timed by NoVA Race Timing www.novaracetiming.com. Race results will be posted on their website.
AWARDS
Overall Finish Categories: The top-five men and women will receive Amazon gift cards.
Age Group Categories: The top two males and females in each age group will receive Amazon gift cards: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
All preregistered participants will receive an event t-shirt and a race bib.
ABOUT THE 2K FUN WALK
The fun walk takes place on paved road and is 1k in each direction, but participants are welcome to walk the entire 5k Course. This is a non-competitive, fun walk, and it is pet, family, wheelchair, and stroller friendly. Finish times will not be recorded.
The Arc of Northern Virginias Community Challenge brings together companies and community to raise important funds to sustain and strengthen its vital programs, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More details below!
ABOUT THE 5K RACE
The 5k Course starts at Shelter C at Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA) and continues out and back, to return to Shelter C. The course is partially paved and partially on the dirt path (watch for some rocks and roots!) over mildly rolling terrain. The race ends at Shelter C for post-race festivities including food, music, and an awards ceremony.
TIMING: This race is chip timed by NoVA Race Timing www.novaracetiming.com. Race results will be posted on their website.
AWARDS
Overall Finish Categories: The top-five men and women will receive Amazon gift cards.
Age Group Categories: The top two males and females in each age group will receive Amazon gift cards: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
All preregistered participants will receive an event t-shirt and a race bib.
ABOUT THE 2K FUN WALK
The fun walk takes place on paved road and is 1k in each direction, but participants are welcome to walk the entire 5k Course. This is a non-competitive, fun walk, and it is pet, family, wheelchair, and stroller friendly. Finish times will not be recorded.
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