Join us for the 20th Annual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center! It's a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community. All ages are welcome to run, jog, walk, or cheer on participants—strollers and pets included! You can even create or join a team for some friendly competition.
Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Children’s. Originally supporting the Pediatric Heart Program, proceeds now benefit pediatric services across Inova Health System, with this year’s funds supporting the Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund!
The Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund provides critical financial assistance to families facing childhood illness or injury—covering needs such as medical bills, utilities, transportation, respite care, and more. 100% funded by philanthropy, this fund helps families focus on what matters most: healing—while honoring the compassionate legacy of Joe Cassella.
Your support of StarKid helps make a lasting impact on pediatric care at Inova Children’s. Let’s continue the tradition and make this year’s event a success!
Event Schedule:
8:00 am - Family Fun Run Start
8:30 am - 5K Start
9:30 am - Awards and Prizes
Celebrate 20 Years of StarKid with Special Early Bird Pricing through March 20th!
Events
5K (with shirt)
Fun Run (with shirt)
4 & Under Fun Run (with 4T shirt)
4 & Under Fun Run (without shirt)
Registration Fee Details
5K Registration: All participants must register online. Online registration for the 5K will remain open until 8:00 am on Sunday, June 7.
Early Bird (through March 20): $20
Regular Registration (through May 15): $30
Late Register (after May 15): $45
All registered 5K participants will receive a commemorative race shirt.
Fun Run / 4 & Under Fun Run Registration: All participants must register online. Online registration for the Fun Run will remain open until 7:30 am on Sunday, June 7.
Fun Run (with shirt): $15
4 & Under Fun Run (with shirt): $10
4 & Under Fun Run (without shirt): $0
Register before May 15 to be guaranteed a commemorative shirt.
Countdown to Blastoff!
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up
Friday, June 5 - 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital
(Lobby area near Panera)
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Saturday, June 6 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
***NEW LOCATION***
Potomac River Running - Reston Town Center
11911 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Race Day Packet Pick-up:
Sunday, June 7th - 6:30 am - 8:00 am
Plaza at Fairfax Corner
4100 Monument Corner Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
NOTE: Race Day Packet Pick-up closes 30 minutes before each race, so arrive early!
Any questions? Contact us today!
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