West Springfield Pyramid Challenge November 2024

  • Date Sat 16th November 2024
  • Location Springfield, Virginia
  • Price Free
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and community spirit at the West Springfield Pyramid Challenge, taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield, Fairfax. This exciting, free fun run has been a cherished tradition for over a decade, designed to introduce cross-country running to young athletes while fostering school pride among the elementary schools of the West Springfield Pyramid.

Students from participating schoolsโ€”Cardinal Forest, Hunt Valley, Keene Mill, Orange Hunt, Rolling Valley, Sangster, and West Springfieldโ€”will have the opportunity to race in either a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. The event also features a unified heat with a 200-meter accessible course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities, ensuring that everyone can join in the fun! With a packed race schedule that includes various heats for different grades, this event promises to be a highlight of the fall season. Don't miss out on the chance to cheer on these young runners and celebrate community involvement!

Organiser's Description

The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago with the goal of introducing cross-country running, encouraging community involvement, and fostering school spirit among the elementary schools of the West Springfield Pyramid. This year's event will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Washington Irving Middle School. Students from the participating elementary schools will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. This year's event will also include a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. The participating elementary schools are: Cardinal Forest, Hunt Valley, Keene Mill, Orange Hunt, Rolling Valley, Sangster and West Springfield.



RACE SCHEDULE:

_Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your race start time to pick up your t-shirt and bib!_

10:00 am: Half Mile Kindergarten (Boys & Girls)
10:15 am: Half Mile 1st Grade (Boys & Girls)
10:30 am: Half Mile 2nd Grade (Boys & Girls)
10:45 am: Half Mile 3rd Grade (Boys & Girls)
11:00 am: Unified Run (K-6 Boys & Girls; 200 Meters)
11:10 am: Mascots Race (Weather Permitting)
11:20 am: One Mile 4th, 5th & 6th Grade (Boys)
11:40 am: One Mile 4th, 5th & 6th Grade (Girls)



A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, DAVID HUGHES ORTHODONTICS [https://www.drhughesortho.com/]!



Please contact your PTA with any questions!

Races

  • Half Mile Kindergarten (Boys & Girls)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (10:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Half Mile First Grade (Boys & Girls)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (10:15AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Half Mile Second Grade (Boys & Girls)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (10:30AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Half Mile Third Grade (Boys & Girls)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (10:45AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • 200 Meter Unified Run (K-6 Boys & Girls)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (11:00AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    The 200 Meter Unified Run is for students in grades K-6 who identify as having an physical or cognitive disability. Student running buddies are available to assist if needed!
  • One Mile Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Grade (Boys)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (11:20AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • One Mile Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Grade (Girls)

    Sat 16th November 2024 (11:40AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

Washington Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, 22152, VA, United States

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