FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile
FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Falls Church, VA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (4 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
September 20, 2026
8:00 am
Lace up those sneakers and get running to support our schools! We are looking forward to getting back to Cherry Hill Park for our annual FCEF Run for the Schools event! The 5K and untimed 1 mile will take place Sunday, September 20, at 8:00 am. The USATF Certified 5K course winds through the tree-lined streets of historic Falls Church City. The course is a mix of hills and flat stretches, a little something for every level runner. There will be a water stop along the course. The course also includes a 1 Mile loop for runners and walkers. Strollers are welcome! No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or dogs please. All participants will receive a race shirt and other promotional items.
REGISTRATION FEES
5k & 1 Mile: 19 & Over: $40
5k & 1 Mile: 18 & Under: $20
Online registration will remain open through 7:30 am Race Day, September 20. All registrations must be done online.
PACKET PICK UP opens Friday, September 18 from 4:00–7:00 pm at Meridian High School (121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA). On Saturday, September 19, packets can be picked up either at Meridian High School from 9:00 am–12:00 pm or at the Falls Church Fall Festival from 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Packets will also be available on race morning, Sunday, September 20 starting at 6:45 am at the race site.
AWARDS: Great prizes for the top male & female 5K finisher and top male/female 5K finishers in the following age categories; 1-8, 9-11, 12-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Over.
Proceeds benefit the Falls Church Education Foundation and all Falls Church City Public Schools. Programs support at-risk families, advanced teacher training and classroom innovation. For more information on the Foundation, check out the website; www.fcedf.org.
DONATIONS: If you are unable to attend the race but would still like to donate to the Falls Church Education Foundation as an Academic booster and support our programs for the 2025-26 school year, please go to our website www.fcedf.org to donate. Thank you!
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 9/20
High
85°
Low
68°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
39%
Wind
7 to 10 mph
About Falls Church, VA
City Elevation
301 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile
Sep 20, 2026