Arlington County Fair 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, August 8, 2015

The Arlington County Fair is excited to once again offer a 5k Run/Walk event as part of the Fair festivities on Saturday August 8, starting at 8:00 am. This event is open to all: individuals & families, dedicated runners and those interested in community involvement. The course map and schedule of activities are available on the Arlington County Fair website: www.arlingtoncountyfair.us/5k. 

The race is start and finish at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Participants will loop around the fairgrounds, proceed from down South Highland St. toward the Arlington Career Center then come back to the fairgrounds for a final loop before finishing in the parking lot near the middle school entrance. 

Registration is $25 for an adult and $10 for youth, under the age of 12. 

All participants will receive a goodie bag with gift, refreshments before and after the race and an opportunity to participant in a cool down event at the fairgrounds. Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall male and female finishers and top 3 youth (ages 14 & under regardless of gender). 

Packet pickup will be held at the Fair, 3501 2^nd St. South, Arlington, VA 22204 on Friday, August 7 from 1:00-9:00 pm and again the at the starting line from 6:45-7:50 am. 

The Fair’s volunteer board of directors is excited to continue the tradition as an interactive effort to get the community involved in the annual celebration in a fun and exciting way. Rachel Sparico, Chair of the Fair 5k committee shared, “This is an event to gather individuals of all ages, abilities and talent and offer the chance to participate in a healthy community activity. We look forward to the new VIP event, following the 5k, to celebrate success!”  

The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast and has been providing quality entertainment for 38 years. In recent years, attendance has reached 50,000 as people come from Arlington and surrounding areas to enjoy midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, racing piglets and more. The 39^th Annual Arlington County Fair will be held August 5-9, 2015 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second Street South, Arlington, VA 22204. Admission is free and shuttle service is provided from locations throughout Arlington. The Arlington County Fair is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization led by a volunteer board of directors. Learn more at www.arlingtoncountyfair.us."