Grand African Run

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Meet Olympians. Run for a Cause. Win a Car. Everyone is welcome! Receive a T-shirt, water bottle, and giveaways before the event, and a finisher’s medal and snacks after you cross the finish line. Olympians will be there as guests of honor and come meet them. Family-friendly 5K fun run, walk, or jog, and a 1K for children.

🚗 Win a Car

• Event Day: Join us for a chance to win a 2025 TOYOTA Corolla (LOTTERY DRAWING) on October 11.
• General Entry: All registered participants will be entered into a lottery drawing.
• Announcement: The LUCKY WINNER of the 2025 Toyota Corolla will be announced that same morning.
• Inspiration: Join two Olympic legends—Meseret Defar and Derartu Tulu—as guests of honor!

🙌 Who Can Participate?

• Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome - regardless of age, race, gender, or fitness level!
• Options: Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run the 5km course.
• Children's Run: Children can register and run/jog/walk in the 1km run.
• Fun for All: This is a fun run/walk open to all!

🎽 What is Included with My Registration?

• Registration Perks: Event T-shirt, race bib, water bottle, branded bag, and other event materials.
• Finisher’s Medal: Finishers will be receiving the 2025 edition medal.
• Giveaways: Additional giveaways will be available before the event.
• Snacks: Enjoy snacks after crossing the finish line!

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pickup Dates: Thursday Oct 9 (11:00am to 7:00pm) and Friday Oct 10 (10:00am to 7:00pm).
• Location Virginia: Alexandria Toyota @ 3750 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305.
• Location Maryland: Lucy Kitchen @ 8301 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
• ID Required: Make sure that you have your photo I.D. with you to pickup. Bring either downloaded or printed ticket to your chosen packet pick-up location.

📍 Start and Finish Areas

Start and Finish are at the same location @ 1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22301.

💖 What Charity Do You Support?

If you are interested in running for a cause, contact us. Partners are seeking participants to support their mission.

🌐 More Information

For further details about the Grand African Run, visit Grand African Run Website.