Global Strides for Niger 5K
Global Strides for Niger 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Arlington, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
What is Global Strides for Niger?
Join Remember Niger Coalition for the Global Strides for Niger 5K, a joyful community event where every step helps create opportunities for children in Niger to receive a quality education.
Why It Matters
Only about half of children in Niger attend primary school. Remember Niger currently supports over 5,000 children, and our vision is for ALL children in Niger to have access to quality education.
YOU CAN HELP. Every registration and every dollar raised helps Remember Niger Coalition build new schools, train teachers, and provide sponsorships for students.
When & Where
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Arlington, Virginia
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Holland, Michigan
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Niamey, Niger
Can't Make One of These Locations?
Create your own 5K anywhere in the world! Whether it's your neighborhood, a local park, your favorite trail, or even a treadmill—you can participate from wherever you are.
Who Can Participate?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're an experienced runner or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend time with family and friends, there's a place for you.
Run, Walk, Joy, Stroll, or Cheer from the sidelines!
Help Us Reach Our Goal of $25,000!
Make a donation or create your own fundraiser! Invite family and friends to support your journey! We can't do it without you!
Trophies! Prizes!
Handcrafted trophies from Africa will be awarded to our top 5K winners!
Prizes will recognize the top 3 fundraisers!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
We extend our sincere gratitude to our corporate sponsors or helping make the Global Strides for Niger 5K possible. Together, we're expanding educational opportunities for children in Niger.
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
74°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington Reagan Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arlington, VA
City Elevation
264 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 4 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 Global Strides for Niger 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
73
Days to train
- Race
- Global Strides for Niger 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Global Strides for Niger 5K
Oct 3, 2026