Events
5K
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Information
This family-friendly 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will raise funds to enhance the quality and impact of student learning experiences in Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) through the Spotsylvania Education Foundation (SEF).
SEF is hosting both in-person and virtual options for the race this year! Participants will register to complete their 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run in-person (1 Mile in-person is for students ages 12 and under only) on September 12 or complete the Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (both adults and students) at a location of your choosing during race weekend: September 12-13. Race bibs and t-shirts* will be available for pick up on September 10 and 11 and race morning. If the in-person portion is cancelled for any reason, all registrations will move to virtual.
*Registrations must be received by September 1 to guarantee a race t-shirt. There is no guarantee that participants will receive a t-shirt after September 1, 2026. Selection of size during registration does not guarantee a t-shirt.
Be a part of the community in helping young minds grow! The Spotsylvania Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, supports innovative programs and projects for the students and employees of Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which enhance student learning and contribute to success after graduation.
Cheering from the sidelines or not able to join in on race weekend but still want to support students and educators in Spotsylvania County? Contact Angie Sullivan at angie@sef4education.org to learn more about Race for Education sponsorships or use the donate tab.
Awards
5K Run/Walk
- Overall Awards
Top 3 Men and Women
Overall awards are based on Gun Time
- Age Group Awards
Top 3 Boys and Girls in these age groups
-14 & Under
-15-19
Age group awards are based on Chip Time
1 Mile Fun Run
All youth ages 12 and under participating in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a participation medal.
5K and 1 Mile Fun Run participants that upload a Race photo (e.g., running/walking, wearing race shirt, etc.) on the Results page of the Race For Education website by April 29 will be entered into drawings for prizes.
School Challenge
Who will bring home the Race for Education Elementary, Middle and High School Trophies this year?
One school at each level (elementary, middle and high) with the largest number of paying participants will be awarded the School Challenge Award of $300 and display the Race for Education Trophy at their school!
Packet Pickup
Participants can pick up their Race bibs and t-shirts* on TBD. Pre-race pick up sessions are held at the SCPS Administrative Services Office (8020 River Stone Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407).
Although pre-race day packet pick-up is encouraged for all participants, those registered for the in-person race on September 12 may also pick up their race packet between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
*We can only guarantee availability of shirts for those participants who have registered by September 1, 2026. If registering for the race after 9/1/2026, there will be limited shirt availability.
Directions
The in-person 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on April 23 will be held at Massaponax High School (8201 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407).
The race will begin and end on the track behind the school. Please note that the race route includes Guinea Station Road which will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on race day.
The Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (both adults and students) is to be completed at a location of your choosing during race weekend: April 22-24.
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