From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for our annual TEAM UP! 5K, starting at 8:00 am. Run the race to try to win a prize or walk the course with a Team of friends!
The race starts/finishes at 8:00 am at:
The Salvation Army, Fairfax Corps Community Center
4915 Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Our annual 5K is a fundraiser and community-building event in support of the Salvation Army's free afterschool programs that serve the Fairfax County community. Funds raised help us to provide:
- Character building programs
- Music Instruction
- Homework Help
- A warm meal for every student each day....And More!
5K Registration Fees:
$35 through June 30
$40 July 1 through August 31
$45 September 1 through Race day (October 3)
$20 for 16 & Under participants
Online registration will remain open through race morning. All registrations must be done online.
T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for all participants registered by September 15th. Participants who register after September 15th, will receive a t-shirt on a first come, first served basis until our supply runs out.
Teams of runners are welcome and encouraged!
Packet pick up will on Race morning, Saturday, October 3 starting at 6:45 am.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall finishers!
Race Day Event Timeline!
- 6:45 am - Race day registration & packet pick-up opens
- 7:45 am - Warm up
- 8:00 am - 5K Run and Walk starts
- After the race, stay and enjoy music, post race snacks, and visit our sponsor booths.
- The Race will be clock timed only.
Course:
Start - The Salvation Army, going North on Ox Road
Right Turn onto Braddock Road
Right Turn onto Sideburn Road (water station at Oakview Elementary)
Cross Intersection with Right Turn onto Zion Drive
Cross Intersection with Right Turn going South Ox Road
Finish - The Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army of Fairfax, Virginia invites sponsors to support our after school programs and local businesses to join us at our onsite vendor fair on race day. For sponsorship information and levels or to register as a part of the vendor fair, please email: Kelly English at kelly.english@uss.salvationarmy.org
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
70°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vienna, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairfax, VA
City Elevation
426 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Team up! 5K?
- Team up! 5K is a running race held in Fairfax, Virginia on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Team up! 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Fairfax, Virginia at 4915 Ox Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Team up! 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Team up! 5K
Oct 3, 2026