Tue, Sep 1, 2026
Arlington, VA
This is a virtual 5K, meaning you run or walk your own route, in your own neighborhood, on a day that works for you. The course is whatever you make it. There is no starting line, no crowd, no cones, just you and a distance to cover. The race benefits a foundation that funds rural scholarships, community grants, and youth programs.
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
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Join a local run club. Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, Arlington Running Club, Arlington Guys (20s & 30s) Running Group and others in Arlington welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.
