Mantua Elementary School, Fairfax VA
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
🏃♂️ Join the Race!
Join us on Saturday, May 10 at Mantua Elementary School and get ready to run the Mantua Raccoon Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run.
📅 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Location: Mantua Elementary School, 9107 Horner Ct, Fairfax, VA 22031
- 1M Fun Run Start Time: 8:00 am
- 5k Start Time: 8:30 am
❤️ Purpose of the Run
- Beneficiary: Sponsored by Mantua's Kids Care Club, raising money for Life With Cancer, a program by INOVA Hospital.
- Support Provided: Education, information, counseling, and other services, free of charge.
- Community Involvement: Kids Care Club allows children in grades K-6 to give back to their community.
- Empowerment: Encouraging young people to develop a love of giving back.
🌟 In Memory
This run honors the memory of a beloved Mantua Elementary School teacher, Mrs. Roberta Romano, who lost her battle with cancer in December of 2001. For over 20 years this run has been held to honor her memory!
💰 Registration Fee
- 5k: $40 through May 8. $45 May 9 and on race day.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 through race day.
- Online Registration: Open until race morning at 8:00 am. All registrations must be done online.
👕 T-Shirts
In order to guarantee a t-shirt, please register by April 27.
📦 Packet Pick Up
- Location: Mantua Elementary School Main Entrance (#1), 9107 Horner Ct, Fairfax, VA 22031.
- Pick Up Times: Friday, May 9 from 5-7 pm and on race morning starting at 7:00 am.
🏆 Awards
Overall Male & Female finishers and top 3 males & females in the following age groups will receive awards: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be provided after both races.
❓ Questions?
Contact us at raccoonrunally@gmail.com or visit our website for more information.
Reminder: NO headphones or dogs will be permitted in the 5k. Mantua Elementary students are encouraged to include the name of their teacher.
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