Feed Fairfax 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

With Fairfax County being one of the wealthiest counties in our nation, it's surprising to hear that there are a significant number of children who do not have enough food to eat on a regular basis. In 2019, 23,000 children experienced food insecurity (on free and reduced lunch program in Fairfax County). Now, because continued inflation that number has more than doubled, to 59,000 children on free and reduced meals. This means that 1 in every 4 kids in Fairfax County suffers from food insecurity.

The 5th Annual Feed Fairfax 5K on May 3rd, 2025 is a fun 3.1 mile road race through the Greenbriar neighborhood in Fairfax. The race is organized with community partners to raise money and provide food for kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble Power Packs for elementary school children within our community.

📍 Location

• Venue: Greenbriar Town Center
• Parking: Planet Fitness Parking Lot
• Address: 13055-B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
• City: Fairfax, VA 22033

⏰ Race Start Time

Race Start: 8:00 am

📝 Registration

• 5K: $35 through April 18th
• 5K: $40 April 19th through May 2nd
• 5K: $45 May 3rd
• 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 through April 18th

Online registration will remain open until 7:50 am on Saturday, May 3. If you register online after May 1, please be prepared to show your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff on race morning. In person registration will also be available during packet pick up and race morning.

📦 Packet Pick and SWAG

• Items: Registrant will receive a commemorative bib, custom race shirt, and custom finisher medal.
• Packet Pickup: Friday, May 2nd from 3-6 pm at Expectation Church (11924 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030).
• Race Day Pickup: Available from 7-7:45 am at the race site.
• Shirt Guarantee: Be sure to register before April 18th, to guarantee a shirt.

🏅 Awards

Overall Prizes: Overall Top 3 male and female will receive cash prizes ($100/$50/$35). Age group winners will receive a special medal with their age group finishing place on the medal.

• Age Groups: Top 3 Men and Women Overall
• Under 10: Top 3 Boys and Girls
• 11-14: Top 3 Boys and Girls
• 15-18: Top 3 Boys and Girls

🏅 The Mighty Mile Challenge

This year all fun run participants (1-milers) will have their race/walk timed thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor®. Participation in the Mighty Mile is optional, but your time will be posted to our results after the conclusion of the event.

📷 Free Photos

We will be posting them on our site under the results section shortly after the race. Ensure your number is facing front and visible as you finish as you will be able to sort and find the photos by your race number.

❤️ Community Impact

Many children rely on free and reduced-price meals at school for food. A Power Pack, which contains seven meals, helps to alleviate hunger for local children in need over the weekend when not in school. All of the Power-Packs assembled at the runner's village will be distributed after the race and eaten the next weekend (10-12 May).

Last year in the last four years we had over 2,500 people participate in the race, we packed and donated over 145,000 meals and raised $183,000. This year we are trying to raise $71,000, which will allow us to pack and fund over 45,000 meals for hungry children in our county!

💵 Donations

If you would like to donate to Feed Fairfax, but are unable to participate click here to Donate.

⏱️ Chip Timing

The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.

📅 Event Details

For more information and updates, please visit the official race page: Feed Fairfax 5K Race Page.