This family-friendly 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will raise funds to enhance the quality and impact of student learning experiences in Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) through the Spotsylvania Education Foundation (SEF). SEF is hosting both in-person and virtual options for the race this year! Participants will register to complete their 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run in-person ( 1 Mile in-person is for students ages 12 and under only ) on September 12 or complete the Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (both adults and students) at a location of your choosing during race weekend: September 11-13 . Race bibs and t-shirts* will be available for pick up on September 10 and 11 and race morning. If the in-person portion is cancelled for any reason, all registrations will move to virtual. *Registrations must be received by August 30 to guarantee a race t-shirt. There is no guarantee that participants will receive a t-shirt after August 30, 2026. Selection of size during registration does not guarantee a t-shirt. Be a part of the community in helping young minds grow! The Spotsylvania Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, supports innovative programs and projects for the students and employees of Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which enhance student learning and contribute to success after graduation. Cheering from the sidelines or not able to join in on race weekend but still want to support students and educators in Spotsylvania County? Contact Angie Sullivan at angie@sef4education.org to learn more about Race for Education sponsorships or use the donate tab.
5K Run/Walk awards will be given to the overall top three participants (men's and women's) who complete the race in-person on September 12. Awards will also be given to the top three participants (boys and girls) in each of the following in-person age groups: 14 & Under and 15-19. 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run participants who upload a Race photo (e.g., running/walking, wearing a race shirt, etc.) on the Results page of the Race For Education website by September 19 will be entered into draw
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Feb 27 | May 31 |
| $30.00 | Jun 1 | Aug 17 | |
| $35.00 | Aug 18 | Sep 12 | |
| 1 Miles | $15.00 | Feb 27 | Aug 17 |
| $18.00 | Aug 18 | Sep 12 |
Participants can pick up their Race bibs and t-shirts* on September 10 and 11. Pre-race pick-up sessions are held at the SCPS Administrative Services Office (8020 River Stone Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407). Although pre-race day packet pick-up is encouraged for all participants, those registered for the in-person race on September 12 may also pick up their race packet between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. *We can only guarantee the availability of shirts for those participants who have registered by
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 | 43:14 | 22:16 |
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