15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, Falls Church, VA
- Distance
- 5K Run · 3K Walk · Virtual 5K Run/3K Walk
From the Organizer
The primary purpose of this race is to raise funds that provide a meaningful hand up to those in need. While race registration helps cover event costs, the true impact comes from the additional support we raise together. We invite you not only to register and participate, but also to seek sponsorships and encourage donations from friends, family, co-workers, and all your social media followers. With your help, we can extend support to families locally and around the world to make a lasting difference.
Join us on SUNDAY, November 8, 2026, for our 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K. This fundraiser supports Columbia's Spend Yourself® World Hunger ministries in Falls Church and Muchila, Zambia. Sign up to run or walk in person or virtually from wherever you are and start raising funds!
Super Duper Early Registration Discounts: April 1 – June 15
Early Registration Discounts: June 16 – August 31
Regular Rate September 1st - November 8th
Save by registering early and committing to fundraising!
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 15th TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE THE OFFICAL 15TH ANNUAL SPEND YOURSELF RACE LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT!!!!!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dalecarlia Rsvr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Falls Church, VA
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, Falls Church, VA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk?
- 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk is a running race held in Falls Church, Virginia on November 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Falls Church, Virginia at Columbia, Falls Church, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
15th Annual Spend Yourself® 5K Run/3K Walk
Nov 8, 2026