It’s no surprise that I love local races – everything about them – they’re close to home, easy to get to on race day, and part of my community. That’s why I’m excited about the Alexandria Family Fun Day & 5k – a new local race organized and directed by two of my running friends. This race is directed by runners – which means they know what YOU want on race day (logistics? check. plenty of bathrooms? check. parking? check. water, on course & post-race? check.)
If you’re looking for a fun, low-key 5k, you better sign up for this one!
Details:
- Sunday, September 30, 2012
- Timed 5k – 8 am; 5k fun walk & kids mile – 8:45 am
- The race starts at beautiful Cameron Run Park – 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, Va
- Packet pick-up Saturday (September 29) at Pacers – 1301 King Street, Alexandria, VA
What makes this race different:
- 100% of race proceeds go to charities including global water projects, Girls on the Run, and services for at-risk youth & families in the area
- It’s being planned by runners!
- The course is seriously beautiful – run through Ben Brenman park on paved trails
- Flushing toilets at the start & finish, and along the course
- On-site parking
- A post-race meal of {free} pancakes will be provided by the Alexandria South Rotary Club
- Did I mention flushing toilets?
More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/AlexandriaFamilyFunDayAnd5k#!/AlexandriaFamilyFunDayAnd5k
Register Now:
https://www.smartruns.com/Family-Fun-Day-and-5K/
I’m going to come and take pictures!
Sounds like a great race! I’m in Corning, NY that day running marathon #3 🙂
Good to know! And I have to thank you for posting this – We’ll be moving to Alexandria in December, for 2 years. Looking forward to these local races as well.