
From the Organizer
Fire & Rescue Annual 5k supporting the Winchester Fire and Rescue Foundation.
AWARDS:
"Overall" (Open) Top Three Runners - Male / Female 1st ($200), 2nd ($100), and 3rd ($50)*
"Juniors " (12 to 17) Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers
"Masters" (40 and above) - $50 for1st Place Male/Female winner and Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers Male/Female
*No award duplication in Overall and Age group categories will occur
Packet Pickup info will be at Village Square Restaurant at 103 North Loudoun Street on the Winchester City Walking Mall from 5:30pm to 7 pm on Friday, October 9th. As well as Saturday morning before the race from 7am to 7:30 am. (starting location)
Events
Weather
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
68°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winchester, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
827 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fire and Rescue 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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Fire and Rescue 5K
Oct 10, 2026