The Falls Church Education Foundation's annual Run for the Schools, on Sunday, September 15 is a USATF Certified 5K course that winds through the tree-lined streets of historic Falls Church City. The course is a mix of hills and flat stretches, a little something for every level runner.  There will be a water stop along the course.  The course also includes a 1 Mile loop for runners and walkers.  Strollers are welcome!  No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or dogs please. 

Procees benefit the Falls Church Education Foundation and all Falls Church City Public Schools. Programs support at-risk families, advanced teacher training and classroom innovation. For more information on the Foundation, check out the website; www.fcedf.org. 

5k or 1 mile fun run: 18 & Over: $35

5k or 1 mile fun run: 17 & Under: $15

Online registration will close on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 pm. Late registration will still be available during packet pick up.

The 5k will begin at 8:00 am, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

Great prizes for the top male & female finisher and top male/female finisher in the following age categories; 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over. There will also be awards for the largest team and the fastest team.  

PROCEEDS from RFS support the Falls Church Education Foundation and FCCPS. 

PACKET PICK UP is Thursday, September 12th from 5-8 pm at The State Theater (220 N. Washington Street - join us  for Happy Hour!

Saturday, September 14th, 10-4pm at Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church Taste of Falls Church Festival

Packet pick up will continue on Sunday morning at Cherry Hill Park beginning at 7:00 am. 

Please be sure to join us by 7:45am Sunday for warm-ups before the 8am start.

RFS is part of Falls Church's Fall Festival Weekend. 

For more information about Fall Festival activities go to www.fallschurchva.gov   

Become an Academic Booster: By registering as an Academic Booster for an additional $10, you will support Falls Church Education Foundation programs for 2018-19 school year such as ESOL and Special Education program, Super Grants, teacher training and travel grants and STEM initiatives for K-12.