Out of an abundance of caution, the Fairfax Law Foundation has decided to postpone the Heroes vs Villains 5K until April 24, 2022. 
All current registrants and sponsors will be notified with their options. 
Thank you and stay safe and healthy!

Come join the battle for the HEROES vs. VILLAINS 12^th Annual Run for Justice 5k benefitting the Fairfax Law Foundation.  Join us on Sunday, October 3 at 9:00 a.m. ready to run in your favorite superhero or villain costume.  there is also the option to participate virtually - run anywhere you want on Saturday, October 2 through Sunday, October 3. 

The Run for Justice 5k will again feature ChronoTrack System timing.  The event also includes a Kids Fun Run and family friendly post-race activities.  All participants in the 5k race will receive a premium T-Shirt.  All children participating in the Kids Fun Run will receive a medal.   

Stick around after the race to enjoy our famous post-race buffet spread! 

This event has raised over $135,000 since its inception to benefit the Fairfax Law Foundation's misson to

• Provide law-related education to our youth and community
• Provide direct legal assistance to the indigent and those with special needs; and
• Promote access to and improvements in the justice system

This year we look forward to continuing the tradition

Location 

Fairfax Corner Shopping Center
4100 Monument Corner Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

Registration for Live or Virtual

Online registration will close on Friday, October 1 at 8:00 pm

Register in person or pick-up your packet Saturday, Octobr 2 Potomac River Running store located in the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. 

Race day registration and packet pick-up will open at 7:30 a.m. and will take place at the Pavilion in the center of Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. 

Awards & Prizes 

Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) men and top three (3) women, top three (3) masters male and female and to the top two (2) men and women in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & Over. The awards ceremony will take place following the race. 

Prizes will also be awarded for best costume. Returning this year will be a costume contest featuring a judging panel. Costumes will be judged in the following categories:  

•       Top 3 best Superheroes costume
•       Top 3 best Villains costumes
•       Best Heroes vs Villains: To be eligible team must consist of two runners in coordinating costumes
•       Fantastic Four - To be eligible team must consist of four runners in same or coordinating costumes
•       Additional prizes for VIRTUAL participants: best costume, most scenic background, best pet participant, best treadmill photo and furtherest from Fairfax.

Entertainment 

Scorpio Entertainment will provide pre and post-race music.

Post-Race Refreshments 

For 2021 we will offer pre-packages post race refreshments for those in attendance.   

T-shirts

All  participants and volunteers will receive a T-Shirt.  

Kids Fun Run 

There will be a noncompetitive (untimed) fun run for kids beginning at 8:30 a.m. Medals awarded to all finishers. 

Timing 

This race will be timed by Commonwealth Race Management and will be electronically timed using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Overall awards will be based on the "clock time," and age group awards will be based on "chip time." 

Water Stations 

In addition to water at the start/finish, water will be available on the course just past the half-way point. 

Parking 

Plenty of Free Parking will be available in adjacent lots. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

Join in the fun as an event volunteer! This event relies on 50+ volunteers to be successful and we need YOUR help. Volunteer jobs include water station, race buffet registration area, or course marshals on race day. We will also need volunteers at packet pick up. 

Please contact Emily Baker at ebaker@ftlf.com  for more information or to volunteer. 

Sponsorships 

Sponsorship updates can be ent to Karrie Dodson at kdodson@maddoxandgerock.com or Kerri Yates at kyates@fairfaxbar.org 

Additional Information

For additional information: 

Visit us on Facebook – Fairfax Law Foundation Run for Justice 5k

Learn more about us at www.fairfaxlawfoundation.org

Follow us on Twitter - run4justiceFLF.