
From the Organizer
This is a 5K timed run event being held at Kings Landing Park.
The course is a fast, mostly flat with some wooded trail.
In addition, there will be a kids fun run Kiddy-K for children 10 and under.
Awards for the overall top male and female will be provided as well as awards for the top male and female runners in each age bracket.
There will be games, visit from the fire department, door prices, raffle items, 50/50 raffle.
Registration and check-in starts at 7:30am, the race starts at 8am.
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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
70°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mechanicsville 5 Ne, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
118 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K
Oct 3, 2026