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2018 Teddy Bear 5k & 1k Walk/Run

Sixth Annual Teddy Bear 5K & 1K Walk/Run

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018

 

Why do we have the race?

To give all children, especially those at risk the strong start they need to be ready for success in school and in life. 


Race Specifics: 

This year our races will be in the morning.

7:15 a.m. - Check In for 5K opens on field behind Falls Church-McLean Children's Center, 7230 Idylwood Road, Falls Church, VA 22043.

7:45 a.m. -- Parade to 5K Start Line at Pimmit Hills Park.

8 a.m. -  Start 5K

9:30 a.m. – Start Time for 1K on field behind Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center.

Run on a flat, shaded path starting at the Children's Center. 

10 a.m. – Award Presentation on field behind Children’s Center.

Note: All children under 12 years must run with a registered adult. 

Registration Fees
5k: $30 until August 1
      $35 from August 1 through online closing, Friday September 21 at 8:00 pm
      $40 during packet pick up and on race day

1k Fun Run: $15 until August 1
                   $20 from August 1 through online closing, Friday September 21                               at 8:00 pm
                   $25 during packet pick up and on race day

**Adult runners in the Teddy Bear 5k that register by September5 will be guaranteed a Dry Blend 50/50 T-shirt with moisture-wicking properties . Others will receive them on a first come basis at packet pick up. 1k runners will receive a cotten t-shirt. 

Packet pick up will be on Saturday, September 22 from 10:00am-2:00 pm at Falls Church-McLean Children's Center, Door #2 (Lemon road Elementary, 7230 Idylwood Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043) and race morning starting at 7:15 am. 

Awards & Gift Certificates:

Everyone gets a Teddy Bear when they cross the 1K & 5K Finish Line.

 

Individual Awards given to 5K Runners:

Children

Boys & Girls in 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in the following age groups:

Age 6-8,

Ages 9-10,

Ages 11-13,

Ages 14-15,

Ages 16-17

Ages 18-19

 

Adults 

Overall Male & Female,

Fastest Mom with a Stroller & Fastest Dad with a Stroller -- $50 Gift Certificates to PR Running

 

Awards to Men and Women, 1st & 2nd place runners in the following age groups:

Ages 20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+

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