Raccoon Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Location: Mantua Elementary School, 9107 Horner Ct, Fairfax, VA 22031
• Races: Mantua Raccoon Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
• Start Times: 1M fun run - 8:00 am: 5k - 8:30 am

🎗️ Purpose

• Beneficiary: Life With Cancer, an INOVA Hospital program
• Support: Provides free services such as education, counseling, and information for cancer patients and their families
• Kids Care Club: PTA volunteer service club for grades K-6
• Community Impact: Empowers young people to give back to their community

🕊️ In Honor

• Memory: This run honors Mrs. Roberta Romano, a beloved teacher
• Legacy: Held annually for over 20 years in her memory

💵 Registration Fee

• 5k: $40 through May 8, $45 on race day
• 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 through race day
• Online Registration: Closes Thursday, May 8 at 8:00 pm
• Details: Register at Raccoon Run

👕 T-Shirts

• Deadline: Register by April 27 to guarantee a t-shirt

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Location: Mantua Elementary School Main Entrance (#1)
• Days: Friday, May 9 from 5-7 pm: Race morning starting at 7:00 am

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards for Overall Male & Female finishers and top 3 in age groups
• Age Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & Over
• Post-Race: Prizes awarded and refreshments provided

❓ Questions?

• Contact: raccoonrunally@gmail.com
• Visit our website for more information.

🚫 Rules

• Prohibitions: No headphones or dogs in the 5k
• Student Participation: Mantua Elementary students are encouraged to include their teacher's name.