Registration and Fees
REGISTER EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 REGISTRANTS!
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Through 1/31/19 |
2/1/19 – 3/30/19 |
4/1/19 – 5/1/19 |
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. |
5k*(Paved, walk or run, strollers and dogs permitted) |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
10k*(Trail, run, strollers and dogs not recommended) |
$30 |
$35 |
$40 |
Lil’ Striders Tot Dash – NEW! (Ages 2-6) |
$8 |
$8 |
$8 |
Super Strider – NEW! |
Can’t make the race? Register as a Super Strider to support Healthy Strides – run or walk your race on your own time! You can opt to receive a commemorative race shirt (mailed to you) OR have a special message, such as words of encouragement for a race participant or a dedication for a loved one, displayed on the event stage. |
$20 – anytime! |
*All registered 5k/10k participants will receive a commemorative race tech t-shirt in gender specific sizes.
Lil’ Striders Tot Dash is a very short run for kiddos who are literally along for the ride, not registered participants in the 5k/10k. This allows them to get their energy out before they’re strapped into a stroller for the main event. Tots will receive a race bib and commemorative Lil’ Striders finisher medal as they come through the finish line.
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Team Registration – NEW!
Form a team to represent a family, company or group of friends and compete against other teams! Each person should register individually for the same race distance (5k or 10k) and indicate your team (the exact name) when asked in the registration form. Teams can be any size; however, you must have at least four participating to earn a team score. The top four finishers times will be combined to determine the team’s time. The top 5k team and top 10k team will earn bragging rights, your team’s picture featured in the 2020 Healthy Strides calendar, and free admission to the 2020 Healthy Strides race!
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Packet Pickup
Date/Time |
Location |
Friday, May 3rd 3:00-7:30 p.m. |
Burke Lake Park – Ice Cream Parlor |
Saturday, May 4th 6:00-7:00 a.m. (RACE DAY) |
Burke Lake Park – Shelter A |
Bag Check
Available for participants on race day at Shelter A.
Course Maps
Both the 5k and the 10k are USATF Certified Courses.


Timing and Results
The 5k and 10k will be professionally timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Your tag will be attached to your biodegradable bib. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on PR Races.
Awards
NEW FOR 2019 - All participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal! Additional awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners in each race. An awards ceremony will take place around 8:30 a.m. at the Shelter A stage area.
Random giveaways will be happening as runners finish their race – listen for your bib number!
Race Pictures
...more info coming soon.
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Start Times
All races start and finish in the Shelter A area.
Lil’ Striders Tot Dash |
7:15 a.m. |
10k |
7:30 a.m. SHARP |
5k |
7:35 a.m. SHARP |
Group warm-ups will take place in front of the stage at 7:20 a.m.
Parking
The park roads will close to traffic at 7:15 a.m. and will not open again until 9 a.m. Please allow plenty of time on the morning of the race so that you and your spectators are parked before 7:15 a.m. For the safety of our runners, exiting the park will not be permitted until the runners have cleared the course. The race cut-off time is 9 a.m., and the roads will open to outside traffic.
You will be directed by Healthy Strides parking staff into a parking lot. Please allow for a 5 – 10 min walk to get to the start line by Shelter A. If you must leave before 9 a.m., please let parking staff know when entering the park. Parking by race participants in the Shelter A lot is prohibited.
Keep it green... carpool!
Packet Pickup
Date/Time |
Location |
Friday, May 3rd 3:00-7:30 p.m. |
Burke Lake Park – Ice Cream Parlor |
Saturday, May 4th 6:00-7:00 a.m. (RACE DAY) |
Burke Lake Park – Shelter A |
Bag Check
Available for participants on race day at Shelter A.
Weather
This is a rain or shine event. Registration refunds will not be given in the event of bad weather.
Refreshments
There are water stops located on both courses. Delicious and nutritious post-race refreshments and water will be available for runners in the Shelter A area.
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Race Day Activities
It’s Star Wars Day – let’s celebrate HEALTHY STRIDES STYLE!
Costume Challenge
Come dressed (and ready to run) in your favorite galactic gear or as your favorite character. All finishing runners dressed in costume will receive a prize!
Decorated Stroller Contest
If you’re running with a little youngling, deck out your stroller with a theme inspired by Star Wars. We will be judging the strollers by applause – report to the Shelter A stage by 7:10 a.m. to see if the Force is with you! The winner will receive a fun gift. Get creative and have fun!
Character Appearances
...more info coming soon.
Wellness Stations
Stretching, massage and more!
Stage
There will be music to get you moving, positive messages and announcements all morning long on the stage. An awards ceremony will take place around 8:30 a.m. Entertainment brought to you by Scorpio Entertainment.
Shop
Commemorative MAY THE FOURTH Healthy Strides t-shirts will be available for purchase at Shelter A. Toddler, kids and adult sizes. Cash or check only.
Social Media
Share the Healthy Strides 5k/10k event with your friends on Facebook. Tag us in your Healthy Strides race day pics using #HealthyStrides and #MayTheFourth on your favorite social media platforms!
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A portion of the net proceeds from the Healthy Strides 5k/10k will help fund summer camp opportunities for children living in homeless shelters and transitional housing in Fairfax County. For more information about the PACT program, please visit PACT Summer Camp Scholarships.
We Parks
We love parks and strive to make this event environmentally-friendly by reducing, reusing, and recycling whenever possible.
- You can access exclusive offers and flyers online in your Virtual Event Bag – cutting out race packet paper waste!
- Your race t-shirt will come with a Healthy Strides reusable grocery bag!
- Your timing sensor will be attached to your biodegradable bib!
- Biodegradable paper cups used at the water stops!
- Recycling bins are at the water stops and in the main event area!
- Recycle your old athletic shoes – drop them in our MORE donation bins in the main event area!
Bring your used athletic shoes to donate to the MORE Foundation! Donating shoes keeps them out of the landfill. The proceeds from the shoes help MORE plant thousands of trees each year, which offsets carbon in the atmosphere. More info at
More Foundation Group.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of our event and we couldn’t make Healthy Strides without them! All Healthy Strides volunteers receive a volunteer t-shirt and light refreshments.
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Sponsorships
Event sponsorships are available! As a Healthy Strides sponsor, your business can be a force improving the health of our community. There are many benefits – including a table at the event. Space is limited. For more information, please email FCPAHealthyStrides@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit https://fairfaxparkfoundation.org/our-projects/healthy-strides.