Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

Fredericksburg, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1 Mile

Entry is $15 now and rises to $18 after Aug 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $3.

About the Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

This race raises money for public school programs in the area, with both an in-person and virtual option so people can participate however works for them. The shorter distance is open to younger students only for the in-person version, while adults can join virtually. The course and surroundings are not described in detail by the organizers.

Packet pickup runs on the two days before the race at the school district's administrative office on River Stone Drive. Race-morning pickup is also available for those running in person, during a window before the start.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2022 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.

5K · 2022 results

57finishers

22:16winner

43:14median

1:04:58cutoff

Top 3: Chris Jett (22:16) · Mark Dean (23:09)

The Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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

5K9/12/2026 08:30$30

1 Mile9/12/2026 08:00$15

5K9/11/2026 00:00$30

1 Mile9/11/2026 00:00$22

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Common Questions About the Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile

Will I finish last at the Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 43:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile a good first 5K?

It is a small race (57 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile?

The 5K winner ran 22:16 while the median finisher took 43:14. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.