Feed Fairfax 5K

🌟 Race Overview

With Fairfax County being one of the wealthiest counties in our nation, it's surprising to hear that there are a significant number of children who do not have enough food to eat on a regular basis. In 2019, 23,000 children experienced food insecurity (on free and reduced lunch program in Fairfax County). Now, because of continued inflation, that number has more than doubled, to 59,000 children on free and reduced meals. This means that 1 in every 4 kids in Fairfax County suffers from food insecurity.

The 5th Annual Feed Fairfax 5K on May 3rd, 2025 is a fun 3.1 mile road race through the Greenbriar neighborhood in Fairfax. The race is organized with community partners to raise money and provide food for kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble Power Packs for elementary school children within our community.

📍 Event Location

LOCATION: Greenbriar Town Center

Planet Fitness Parking Lot

13055-B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy

Fairfax, VA 22033

🕗 Race Start Time

RACE START TIME: 8:00 am

📝 Registration Details

• 5K: $35 through April 18th
• $40: April 19th through May 2nd
• $45: May 3rd
• 5K (18 & Under): $15

• 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 through April 18th
• $30: April 19th through May 2nd
• $35: May 3rd
• 1 Mile (18 & Under) Fun Run: $15

Fun Run is timed this year, thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor®. Online registration will remain open until 7:50 am on Saturday, May 3. If you register online after May 1, please be prepared to show your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff on race morning. In-person registration will also be available during packet pick-up and race morning.

🎽 Packet Pickup and Swag

PACKET PICK and SWAG:

Registrant will receive a commemorative bib, custom race shirt, and custom finisher medal. Packets will be available for pick up on Friday, May 2nd from 3-6 pm at Expectation Church (11924 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030). You can also pick up your packet on race day from 7-7:45 am at the race site.

Be sure to register before April 18th to guarantee a shirt.

🏅 Awards

AWARDS (based on chip time): Overall Top 3 male and female will receive cash prizes ($100/$50/$35). Age group winners will receive a special medal with their age group finishing place on the medal. Age groups receiving awards are as follows:

• Top 3 Men and Women Overall
• Top 3 Boys and Girls under 10
• Top 3 Boys and Girls 11-14
• Top 3 Boys and Girls 15-18

• Top Male and Female 19-29
• Top Male and Female 30-39
• Top Male and Female 40-49
• Top Male and Female 50-59
• Top Male and Female 60+

🏃‍♂️ The Mighty Mile Challenge

THE MIGHTY MILE CHALLENGE: This year all fun run participants (1-milers) will have their race/walk timed thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor®. Participation in the Mighty Mile is optional, but your time will be posted to our results after the conclusion of the event.

📸 Free Photos

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.

💖 Support the Cause

Many children rely on free and reduced-price meals at school for food. A Power Pack, which contains seven meals, helps to alleviate hunger for local children in need over the weekend when not in school. All of the Power Packs assembled at the runner's village will be distributed after the race and eaten the next weekend (10-12 May). In the last four years, we had over 2,500 people participate in the race, packing and donating over 145,000 meals and raising $183,000. This year we are trying to raise $71,000, which will allow us to pack and fund over 45,000 meals for hungry children in our county!

If you would like to donate to Feed Fairfax, but are unable to participate click here to Donate

⏱️ Timing

The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.