Sun, Sep 13, 2026

5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

Arlington, VA

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5K5K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Sep 4, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

The race starts and finishes at Bluemont Park, a green stretch in Arlington with enough open space to accommodate strollers and walkers alongside runners. The course is a straightforward out-and-back through the park, and the funds raised go directly to mentorship programs for Latina students. After the race, the group gathers at the park's picnic area for a post-race party with raffle prizes and winner announcements.

Parking at the park is limited, so the organizers suggest carpooling and arriving early. Check-in and pre-race activities happen before the warm-up, which leads into the start. Prize tickets are available at checkout, with raffle items ranging from restaurant gift cards to sports tickets, and top finishers in both adult and youth categories receive gift cards from a running retailer.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

172finishers

17:34winner

37:21median

1:11:08cutoff

Top 3: Rich Wilson (17:34) · Jeremiah Dunham (19:44) · Jacob Singhavong (20:03)

The 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk is in its 5th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/13/2026 08:00$45

5K9/13/2026 08:00$45

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Common Questions About the 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:21, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (172 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:34 while the median finisher took 37:21. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the 5th Annual Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) Reach for the Stars 5K Run/Walk?

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.