With Fairfax County being one of the wealthiest counties in our nation, it’s surprising to hear that there are a significant number of children who do not have enough food to eat on a regular basis. In 2019, 23,000 children experienced food insecurity. Now, because of COVID-19, that number has doubled, leaving 1 in every 6 kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

The Feed Fairfax 5K on June 5^th, 2021 is a fun 3.1 mile road race through the Greenbriar neighborhood in Fairfax. The race is organized with community partners to raise money and provide food for kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble Power-Packs for elementary school children within our community.

LOCATION: Greenbriar Town Center
                   Planet Fitness Parking Lot
                   13055-B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
                   Fairfax, VA 22033

RACE START TIME: 8:00 am

REGISTRATION: We will be offering an IN-PERSON and a VIRTUAL run option
5K (in-person or virtual): $35 through May 21
                                     $40 May 22 through June 4
                                     $45 June 5 (Race Day)
1Mile (in person or virtual): $35 through May 21
                                        $40 May 22 through June 4
                                        $45 June 5 (Race Day)

Online registration will close at 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 3. In person registration will be available during packet pick up and race morning. 

PACKET PICK and SWAG: 
Registrant will receive a custom bib and commemorative race shirt. Packets will be available for pick up on Friday, June 4, from 3-6 pm at the =PR= Fairfax Store (11895 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030). If you prefer your items can be shipped for an additional $5. You must register and sign up for shipping no later than Thursday, May 26 at midnight. 

AWARDS:There will be cash awards for the top two male and top two female finishers based upon chip time. Prizes amounts will be: 1st: $100 and 2nd: $50.

Many children rely on free and reduced-price meals at school for food. A Power-Pack, which contains seven meals, helps to alleviate hunger for local children in need over the weekend when not in school. All of the Power-Packs assembled at the finish line will be distributed to local schools through Food for Others. Feeding over 2,600 families each week, Food for Others is one of the largest distributors of free groceries in Northern Virginia.

While this race is the first for Fairfax County, it has been successfully implemented in other cities, including Annapolis, Maryland. In its final year, we had over 600 runners, walkers, and volunteers participate in the day, and we packed over 70,000 meals to feed hungry kids.

If you would like to donate to Feed Fairfax, but are unable to participate

Click here to Donate