This page summarizes the practical details of the second annual Fairlington 5K, held in April 2015.
Key details
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015
- 5K start: 8:30 a.m.
- One-mile fun run: began right after the 5K runners set off
- Packet pickup: the Thursday and Friday before the race, in the late afternoon, at the host elementary school
- Children five and under: took part free of charge
- Dogs: allowed on a leash
Finish-line refreshments
Runners and walkers who crossed the line were offered bottled water and bananas, provided by a local supermarket sponsor.
Planning tips from the format
Why it was a Saturday morning event
Early-spring Saturday mornings suit community races. The weather is typically cool, roads are quieter and families have the rest of the day free. In 2015 the schedule also made room for the spring festival that followed at the school grounds, where games and food continued well after the last finisher.
Getting there
The host school sat at the heart of the neighborhood, and the archive advised arriving early because the parking lot closed shortly before the start. Many neighbors simply walked from home, which suited an event aimed at the immediate community.
Related pages
See also registration and the home page.
Pick up your packet early so race morning is calmer, arrive in time to park, and choose your starting zone using the start guide. A map of the course appears on the route page, and the festival that followed is covered under the spring festival.