Team up! 5K

Event Overview

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for our annual TEAM UP! 5K, starting at 8:00 am. Run the race to try to win a prize or walk the course with a Team of friends!

Event Location

The race starts/finishes at 8:00 am at:
The Salvation Army, Fairfax Corps Community Center
4915 Ox Road
Fairfax, VA 22030

Purpose of the Event

Our annual 5K is a fundraiser and community-building event in support of the Salvation Army's free afterschool programs that serve the Fairfax County community. Funds raised help us to provide:

• Character building programs: Support for youth development
• Music Instruction: Opportunities for musical growth
• Homework Help: Academic assistance for students
• A warm meal: For every student each day... And More!

Registration Fees

5K Registration Fees:
$35 through June 30
$40 July 1 through August 31
$45 September 1 through Race day (October 3)

$20 for 16 & Under participants

Online registration will remain open through race morning. All registrations must be done online.

T-Shirt Information

T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for all participants registered by September 15th. Participants who register after September 15th, will receive a t-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis until our supply runs out.

Team Participation

Teams of runners are welcome and encouraged!

Packet Pickup

Packet pick up will be on Race morning, Saturday, October 3 starting at 6:45 am.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall finishers!

Race Day Event Timeline

• 6:45 am: Race day registration & packet pick-up opens
• 7:45 am: Warm up
• 8:00 am: 5K Run and Walk starts
• Post race: Enjoy music, post race snacks, and visit our sponsor booths.
• Timing: The Race will be clock timed only.

Course Information

Course:
Start - The Salvation Army, going North on Ox Road
Right Turn onto Braddock Road
Right Turn onto Sideburn Road (water station at Oakview Elementary)
Cross Intersection with Right Turn onto Zion Drive
Cross Intersection with Right Turn going South Ox Road
Finish - The Salvation Army

Get Involved

The Salvation Army of Fairfax, Virginia invites sponsors to support our after school programs and local businesses to join us at our onsite vendor fair on race day. For sponsorship information and levels or to register as a part of the vendor fair, please email: Kelly English at kelly.english@uss.salvationarmy.org

Additional Information

For more details, visit our race page at Team Up! 5K.