Register for 2019 Healthy Strides 5k/10k
May 4, 2019
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Head out to Burke Lake Park on May 4th and join the Fairfax County Park Authority for the 8th annual Healthy Strides 5k/10k! Enjoy a scenic run around the beautiful grounds of Burke Lake Park. The 10k runs along a wooded path, taking runners around the lake. The 5k follows a tree-lined road through the park, is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. Both courses are USATF certified.
Being a Fairfax County Park Authority event, the Healthy Strides 5k/10k is always striving to be as GREEN as possible, by using less paper and promoting recycling. We hope you’ll join in our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle on race day (and every day) by carpooling, recycling your biodegradable racing bib, and donating a used pair of sneakers. More info on how you can get involved below in the event details.
A portion of the net proceeds from the Healthy Strides 5k/10k will help fund summer camp opportunities for children living in homeless shelters and transitional housing in Fairfax County.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The 2019 Healthy Strides 5k/10k has a theme – “May the Fourth Be with You” – since our event is being held on May 4, 2019, unofficially known as Star Wars Day. We are planning some fun activities and contests – complete details can be found on the FCPA Website.
Registration and Fees
REGISTER EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 REGISTRANTS!
**Online registration will close on Wednesday, May 1 at midnight. **
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Through 1/31/19 |
2/1/19 – 3/31/19 |
4/1/19 – 5/1/19 |
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. |
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5k* (Paved, walk or run, strollers and dogs permitted) |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
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10k* (Trail, run, strollers and dogs not recommended) |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
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Lil’ Striders Tot Dash© – NEW! (Ages 2-6) |
$8 |
$8 |
$8 |
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Super Strider – NEW! |
Can’t make the race? Register as a Super Strider to support Healthy Strides – run or walk your race on your own time! You can opt to receive a commemorative race shirt (mailed to you) OR have a special message, such as words of encouragement for a race participant or a dedication for a loved one, displayed on the event stage. |
$20 – anytime! |
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*All registered 5k/10k participants will receive a commemorative race tech t-shirt in gender specific sizes.
©Lil’ Striders Tot Dash is a very short run for kiddos who are literally along for the ride, not registered participants in the 5k/10k. This allows them to get their energy out before they’re strapped into a stroller for the main event. Tots will receive a race bib and commemorative Lil’ Striders finisher medal as they come through the finish line.
Team Registration – NEW!
Form a team to represent a family, company or group of friends and compete against other teams! Each person should register individually for the same race distance (5k or 10k) and indicate your team (the exact name) when asked in the registration form. Teams can be any size; however, you must have at least four participating to earn a team score. The top four finishers times will be combined to determine the team’s time. The top 5k team and top 10k team will earn bragging rights, your team’s picture featured in the 2020 Healthy Strides calendar, and free admission to the 2020 Healthy Strides race!
Packet Pickup
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Friday, May 3rd 3:00-7:30 p.m. |
Burke Lake Park – Ice Cream Parlor |
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Saturday, May 4th 6:00-7:00 a.m. (RACE DAY) |
Burke Lake Park – Shelter A |
Bag Check
Available for participants on race day at Shelter A.
Start Times
All races start and finish in the Shelter A area.
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Lil’ Striders Tot Dash |
7:15 a.m. |
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10k |
7:30 a.m. SHARP |
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5k |
7:35 a.m. SHARP |
Group warm-ups will take place in front of the stage at 7:20 a.m.
Course Maps
Both the 5k and the 10k are USATF Certified Courses.
Weather
This is a rain or shine event. Registration refunds will not be given in the event of bad weather.
Parking
The park roads will close to traffic at 7:15 a.m. and will not open again until 9 a.m. Please allow plenty of time on the morning of the race so that you and your spectators are parked before 7:15 a.m. For the safety of our runners, exiting the park will not be permitted until the runners have cleared the course. The race cut-off time is 9 a.m., and the roads will open to outside traffic.
You will be directed by Healthy Strides parking staff into a parking lot. Please allow for a 5 – 10 min walk to get to the start line by Shelter A. If you must leave before 9 a.m., please let parking staff know when entering the park. Parking by race participants in the Shelter A lot is prohibited.
Keep it green… carpool!
Timing and Results
The 5k and 10k will be professionally timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Your tag will be attached to your biodegradable bib. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on www.prraces.com.
Awards
NEW FOR 2019 - All participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal! Additional awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners in each race. An awards ceremony will take place around 8:30 a.m. at the Shelter A stage area.
Random giveaways will be happening as runners finish their race – listen for your bib number!
For more information about the courses, refreshments, “MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU” race day activities, recycling and donations drives, as well as volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the FCPA RACE WEBSITE.
Contact
If you have any questions about this event please contact the Race Director, Julie Frederickson at julie.frederickson@fairfaxcounty.gov. All sponsorship inquiries can be directed to FCPAHealthyStrides@fairfaxcounty.gov.