Whether you're a serious runner, a casual stroller, or a pint-sized sprinter, we’ve got a race for you. Help us support St. Rita Catholic School while enjoying a fun-filled morning of fitness, fall colors, and community spirit in the heart of Alexandria.
Course Details
Get ready for a flat, fast, and tree-lined out-and-back route along Main Line Boulevard and Potomac Ave. in the charming Potomac Yard neighborhood. You’ll start and finish just behind George Washington Middle School (enter via Mt. Vernon Ave.), where crisp fall air and vibrant autumn leaves set the scene for a memorable race.
Race Day Schedule
6:45–8:00am – Packet Pickup & Onsite Registration
8:00am – 1K Fun Run* (perfect for kids!)
8:30am – 5K Main Event
9:30am – Awards Ceremony & Sponsor Expo Fun
Packet Pickup Options
Pick up your race bib and our signature student-designed t-shirt at one of these convenient times:
Thurs., Nov. 12 | 12:00–2:30 pm – St. Rita School (3801 Russell Rd, Alexandria - Use the alley entrance behind the church to access the school parking lot.)
Fri, Nov. 13 | 2:45–6:30pm – St. Rita School (3801 Russell Rd, Alexandria - Use the alley entrance behind the church to access the school parking lot.)
Race Morning | 6:45–8am – At the registration table near the start line
NOTE: Guaranteed t-shirts are available for participants who registered by October 28. If you registered after October 28, a limited number of shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at pick-up.
Awards & Prizes
We love to celebrate our runners! Prizes include cash, gift cards, and medals, thanks to our amazing sponsors.
Top 3 Overall Male & Female (Open & Masters 40+) – Cash + Gift Cards
Top 2 in Each Age Group (15-70+) – Gift Cards
Top 3 Youth Finishers (Ages 8 & under to 13-14) – Medals
Fun for the Whole Family
The 1K Fun Run is untimed but full of cheer (top finishers will be recognized!)
Strollers welcome
No bag check, so pack light
Easy access to the starting line—just steps from the Braddock Rd. Metro (Yellow/Blue Line)
Free parking is available
Race Day Fuel
For the second year in a row, we’re excited to welcome Gustave Boulangerie to the St. Rita 5K & 1K Fun Run for Education! After your run—or while you cheer on family and friends—stop by for freshly crafted coffee and delicious light refreshments from this beloved Del Ray French bakery and café.
Don’t Miss the Sponsor Expo
Before and after the race, explore sponsor booths featuring giveaways, games, and goodies! Local businesses are helping make this event special—show them some love!
Why We Run
Every step you take supports St. Rita Catholic School’s mission to provide a transformative Catholic education. Your participation helps fund:
$55,000/year in classroom support
$30,550/year for teacher support
Monthly appreciation events for our incredible educators
Our school proudly serves one of the most diverse student bodies in the region and is recognized as a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School, supporting military families with heart and hospitality.
Limited Edition T-Shirts
Register early to receive your exclusive, student-designed race t-shirt! Participants must register by October 28, 2026, to ensure a shirt is included with registration.
Ready to register?
- Time limit
- No time limit listed by the organizer
- Walkers
- Not mentioned — ask the organizer
- Terrain
- flat and fast
- Certified
- Not stated
Pulled from the organizer's own race description — per the organizer, not independently verified.
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