Feed Fairfax 5K

With Fairfax County being one of the wealthiest counties in our nation, it's surprising to hear that there are a significant number of children who do not have enough food to eat on a regular basis. In 2019, 23,000 children experienced food insecurity. Now, because of COVID-19 and record inflation that number has doubled, leaving 1 in every 6 kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

The Feed Fairfax 5K on May 4th, 2024 is a fun 3.1 mile road race through the Greenbriar neighborhood in Fairfax. The race is organized with community partners to raise money and provide food for kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

LOCATION:

Greenbriar Town Center Planet Fitness Parking Lot 13055-B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax, VA 22033

RACE START TIME:

8:00 am

REGISTRATION:

5K: $35 through April 19th $40 April 19th through May 3rd $45 May 4th 5K (18 & Under): $15 1Mile Fun Run: $25 through April 19th $30 April April 19th through May 3rd $35 May 4th 1 Mile (18 & Under) Fun Run: $15**Fun Run is timed this year, thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor® Online registration will remain open until 7:50 am on Saturday, May 4. If you register online after May 2, please be prepared to show your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff on race morning. In person registration will also be available during packet pick up and race morning.

PACKET PICK and SWAG:

Registrant will receive a commemorative bib, custom race shirt, and custom finisher medal. Packets will be available for pick up on Friday, May 3rd, from 3-6 pm at Expectation Church (11924 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030). You can also pick up your packet on race day from 7-7:45 am at the race site. Be sure to register before April 19th, to guarantee a shirt.

AWARDS (based on chip time):

Overall Top 3 male and female will receive cash prizes ($100/$50/$35). Age group winners will receive a special medal with their age group finishing place on the medal. Age groups receiving awards are as follows: Top 3 Men and Women Overall Top 3 Boys and Girls under 10 Top 3 Boys and Girls 11 to 14 Top 3 Boys and Girls 15-18 Top Male and Female 20-29 Top Male and Female 30-39 Top Male and Female 40-49 Top Male and Female 50-59 Top Male and Female 60+

THE MIGHTY MILE CHALLENGE:

This year all fun run participants (1-milers) will have their race/walk timed thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor®. Participation in the Mighty Mile is optional, but your time will be posted to our results after the conclusion of the event.

FREE PHOTOS:

We will be posting them on our site under the results section shortly after the race. Ensure your number is facing front and visible as you finish as you will be able to sort and find the photos by your race number.

Many children rely on free and reduced-price meals at school for food. A Power Pack, which contains seven meals, helps to alleviate hunger for local children in need over the weekend when not in school. All of the Power-Packs assembled at the runner's village will be distributed after the race and eaten the next weekend (12-14 May). Last year in the last three years we had over 1,500 people participate in the race, we packed and donated over 90,000 meals and raised $131,000. This year we are trying to raise $80,000, which will allow us to pack and fund over 23,000 meals for hungry children in our county!

If you would like to donate to Feed Fairfax, but are unable to participate click here to Donate The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.