Today, 5K runs and walks are great ways to stay fit or get in shape while placing an achievable goal that can be accomplished with family and friends.
For people like me, my only goal is to just finish the race. While for others beating a personal best time is trophy enough.
Charities nationwide and especially here in Northern Virginia benefit from 5K runs and walks. These runs are great ways to raise money, community awareness and energize stakeholders.
There’s a race for every cause and theme – youth, veterans, pets, zombies, ninjas and even mud runs.
Top 10 Local 5K Runs/Walks
Submit your favorite races today
Email Us by September 6 to make our Top 10.
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Name of the 5K run
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Charitable cause if applies
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Race Website Link
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Date/Time/Location
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Brief description of WHY your submitted 5K should be a Top 10
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Send a photo representing your race.
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Race must take place before December 1st 2013
We’ll announce your TOP 10 Local 5K Runs/Walks the week of September 9, 2013
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