GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Location: Fairfax Corner, 4100 Monument Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Race Distances: 5K & Virtual Participation
Want to volunteer instead of running? You can register as an individual or start a team for the group you are volunteering with. Then select the “Volunteer” registration type to sign up to help on race day.
Want to learn more about becoming a Corporate Partner through this event?
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may register as soon as registration opens all the way up until the day of RunFest. Prices increase leading up to the day of the race, so we encourage you to take advantage of our Launch (ends on 6/30 at midnight) and Early-Bird (6/30 – 8/15) pricing. Race entry fees are non-refundable.
*Race Day Registration will be available on site race day morning. Check, credit card, venmo and paypal will be accepted onsite. No cash.
Online Registration is now closed, but you can still register in person!
*Race Day Registration will be available Friday 4/21 at Packet Pick-up locations as well as on site on race day morning from 7:30-8:45 AM.
PRICING
5K RACE
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Launch (through 6/30) - $20
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Early Bird (through 8/15) - $30
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Regular (through 9/23) - $40
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Day-Of Registration - $45
Virtual Race
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1 fee - $25
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No race day registration available for virtual
ASA Participants
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Free Registration:
Must be a participant in the 2026 Wingman Program.
VIRTUAL RUNFEST TEAMS
ALWAYS WANTED TO SUPPORT ASA? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!
Register today and participate any time, any place! There are awards for furthest registrant, largest virtual team, and most funds raised! Get started today and support ASA’s Wingman Program!
Virtual bibs will be emailed upon registration. If you order a shirt, they will be mailed the 3rd week of September. Prizes earned will be mailed after September 27th. Share your pics with us by emailing them to emma@asa.run!
SCHOOL / Club COMPETITION
The high school teams with the most members AND the team that earns the highest fundraising amount for RunFest will each win a pizza party!
Email Julie to learn more or officially register your high school team with RunFest.
2026 INCENTIVES
Not only is racing at RunFest a great way to support ASA, but so is fundraising for our Wingman Program leading up to race day.
Racing is also more fun with friends by your side, so why not take your registration a step further and start a RunFest Team?
TEAM incentive
10-PERSON TEAMS
Team Captains will get the custom ASA Dad Hat!
FUNDRAISING incentives
Raise $500 or $1,000
Raise $500- receive our plush fleece blanket!
Raise $1,000- receive both the blanket and our NEW Cotopaxi Backpack!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
RUNFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
** Service Dogs Only
** Free parking is available on site!
7:30 AM
RUNFEST OPENS
Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration Open.
8:30 AM
PRE-RACE FESTIVITIES BEGIN
Music. Announcements, Food, Drinks & Family Festival Open.
9:00 AM
RACE START
ASA Athlete Cheer at 8:45.
10:00 AM
AWARDS & PRIZES
Learn More about awards & prizes below!
11:00 AM
EVENT ENDS
5k Course Map
ORANGE HAT CREW
Keep an eye out for our Orange Hat Crew: Anyone wearing a neon orange ASA hat will be available to assist you throughout the event.
If you become separated from your child, find a member of the Orange Hat Crew for help or come to the stage to have an announcement made.
SAFETY
A first-aid table will be located by the ASA Shop for anyone needing basic first aid supplies.
After seeing our teams in action at VA RunFest we know you will want to join us! Come experience first-hand what it’s like to be a Wingman when you TRY A BLOCK with ASA.
Join us on Market St. where you will get the opportunity to run alongside ASA Captains and Athletes to experience what it’s like running on a team, empowering an ASA Athlete, and pushing a jogger! *Must be 8th grade or older to participate.
Feel free to complete the guest waiver ahead of time or you can fill it out on site.
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
Whether you join in on the festivities as soon as we open at 8:30 AM or after you cross the finish line, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This year’s festival portion of the event will include a post-race party and awards ceremony, food, drinks, music, and fun and games for all ages.
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Face-painting, balloons, a magician, and more await in the Family Fun Zone!
FOOD
Post race food from Sugusto!! Bagels, coffee, tasty treats available for purchase.
ASA SHOP
Stock up on all your favorite ASA gear from joggers to shirts, hats, sunglasses, and more! Check, credit card, venmo and paypal will be accepted onsite. No Cash.
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place at the Post-Race Party after all events have concluded. Awards will be presented for the following categories:
5K RACE WINNERS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male, Female, and Nonbinary winners plus 1st place winners in age group will receive a fun ASA prize!
Winners will be selected from each age group in the Men’s, Women’s, & Nonbinary categories. Participants must race in-person (not virtually) in order to be eligible for awards.
Age groups include: Under 14 | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
TEAM SIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Largest Teams.
(Prizes to be Announced)
TEAM FUNDRAISING
Prizes will be awarded to the 3 Teams that Fundraised the most.
(Prizes to be Announced)
PACKET PICK-UP
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (RACE DAY)
Location: RunFest Race Site
Time: Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration is open from 7:30-8:45 AM