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Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
September 28, 2024
Tysons, VA, 22102, US
There are over 1.2 million people in the DMV region who identify as food insecure. In Fairfax County, there are over 80,000 people who are food insecure alone. With this being one of the most affluent areas in the nation, this news is shocking. Due to the lingering effects of COVID and the impact of inflation, food banks and pantries around the region are seeing the demand for services drastically increase. We need your support now more than ever.
The Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, September 28th brings together the local community for morning spent raising awareness around food insecurity here in NOVA. What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to write inspirational messages that will be shared with students participating in our Power Pack Program that provides weekend meal packs to over 3,900 students EACH week throughout the school year.
LOCATION: Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons VA
RACE START TIME: 5K: 8:00AM and the Fun Run: 8:10AM
REGISTRATION: Opens at 7AM
5K: $35 through Sep 13th
$40 Sep 13th - Sept 26th
$45 day of (Sept 28th)
1-Mile Fun Run: $30 till Sept 27th
$35 day of (Sept 28th)
**Fun Run is untimed**
Online registration will close at 7:45 am on Saturday, September 28th. If you register on race morning or the night before, please be prepared to show a copy of your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff. In-person registration will be available during packet pick up and race morning.
PACKET PICK-UP: Early Packet pick-up will take place at Road Runner Sports on Friday, September 27th from 3PM to 7PM. The address for Road Runner Sports is: 1120 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046.
Race day pickup & registration will begin at 7:00AM at the Tysons Corner Plaza.
PARKING:
If you are not familiar with the property, the event will be on the outdoor plaza (near Barrel & Bushel or Shake Shack). The Plaza can be reached by parking in Garage E, which connects to the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center. Park on levels 3, 5, or 6 and take the elevator or stairs to level 4 to walk directly onto the plaza.
SWAG & EXPERIENCE:
Race participants will receive a commemorative bib and a 11th Annual Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run commemorative t-shirt! After the race, join us in celebrating 11 years in the race against hunger and celebrate at our race hub. Jam out with our DJ, grab some food/coffee, and visit with our race sponsors!
Be sure to register before September 13th, to guarantee a shirt.
AWARDS: TBD
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.
If you would like to donate to Food for Others, but are unable to participate click here to Donate
This race will be professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC
The Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run/Walk, scheduled for September 28, 2024, in Tysons, VA, is a well-established community event supporting the vital work of Food for Others, a Northern Virginia-based food bank. Now in its [Insert Year of Founding if known, otherwise omit or state "many"] year, this race has become a staple for runners and walkers looking to make a difference while enjoying a healthy activity. Participants can choose between a traditional 5K run and a more accessible 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, making it an inclusive event for all ages and fitness levels. Expect a lively atmosphere with participants of all abilities, from competitive runners aiming for personal bests to families and individuals enjoying a leisurely stroll for a good cause. The terrain in Tysons is generally paved, with the 5K typically following a loop through the urban landscape of the area, offering a relatively flat and fast course suitable for speed. The 1-mile Fun Run/Walk often uses a similar, more contained route. While generally well-maintained, participants should be prepared for typical late September weather in the Mid-Atlantic, which can range from warm and humid to mild and pleasant. A notable feature of this race is its direct charitable impact, with all proceeds benefiting Food for Others' mission to alleviate hunger in the community.
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