Global Strides for Niger 5K
Global Strides for Niger 5K is a running race on October 3–4, 2026 in Arlington, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 3–4, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Remember Niger Coalition for the inaugural Global Strides for Niger 5K, taking place October 3–4, 2026.
Walk or run your 5K from wherever you are—on your own, with friends and family, with your church, or at one of our organized gatherings across the U.S. and in Niger.
Global Strides for Niger brings our community together with one shared purpose: supporting quality education for children in Niger. Every registration and donation helps Remember Niger Coalition expand educational opportunities through school construction, teacher training, student sponsorships, and other educational initiatives.
Wherever you are, your strides make a difference.
Run. Walk. Unite. Give.
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.
23
Days to train
- Race
- Global Strides for Niger 5K
- Date
- October 3–4, 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
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Global Strides for Niger 5K
Oct 3, 2026