Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run

🍽️ Food Insecurity Awareness

• Statistics: There are over 1.2 million people in the DMV region who identify as food insecure.
• Fairfax County: Over 96,000 people are food insecure in this affluent area.
• Support Needed: The lingering effects of COVID and inflation have increased the demand for food banks.
• Community Action: Your support is crucial in addressing this issue.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: Saturday, September 27th.
• Event: Tysons 5K & Fun Run focused on raising awareness.
• Messages: Participants will write inspirational messages for students in the Power Pack Program.
• Meal Packs: The program provides weekend meal packs to over 3,900 students each week.

📍 Location

• Address: PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons VA).
• 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM.
• Fun Run Start Time: 8:10 AM.
• Registration Opens: 7:00 AM.

💵 Registration Fees

• 5K: $35 through September 13th.
• 5K Late Registration: $40 from September 13th - September 26th.
• 5K Day Of: $45 (September 27th).
• 1-Mile Fun Run: $30 till September 26th: $35 on race day.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Early Pick-Up: At Road Runner Sports on Friday, September 26th from 3 PM to 7 PM.
• Location: Road Runner Sports, 1120 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046.
• Race Day Pick-Up: Begins at 7:00 AM at Tysons Corner Plaza.
• Confirmation: Bring a copy of your confirmation email for race morning registration.

🅿️ Parking Information

• Location: Event on the outdoor plaza near Barrel & Bushel or Shake Shack.
• Parking Garage: Garage E connects to the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center.
• Levels: Park on levels 3, 5, or 6: take the elevator or stairs to level 4.
• Access: Walk directly onto the plaza from level 4.

🏆 SWAG & Experience

• Commemorative Bib: All race participants receive a bib.
• Race T-Shirt: Commemorative t-shirt for the 12th Annual Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run.
• Celebration: Join post-race festivities with DJ, food, and sponsors.
• Registration Cut-Off: Register before September 13th to guarantee a shirt.

🏅 Awards

• Status: Awards details are TBD.

📸 Free Photos

• Availability: Photos will be posted on the results section of the site shortly after the race.
• Visibility: Ensure your number is visible at the finish to find your photos.

💖 Donation Information

• Support: If unable to participate, you can donate to Food for Others.
• Donation Link: Click here to donate.

⏱️ Timing

• Timing Company: This race will be professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.