To benefit the Pediatric Heart Program

We are excited to present the 3rd Annual Star Kid 8K Run/Walk to benefit the Pediatric Heart Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. As Northern Virginia's only pediatric quaternary care facility, we help ensure patients' accessibility to state-of-the-art technology, and our dedicated team approach links research, teaching, and patient care. Our health professionals go beyond medicine to deliver the expertise and compassion that the youngest members of our community deserve.

Registration

Registration Fee: $20
On Race Day: $25
Children 12 & Under: $10

Registration fee includes rental of a ChampionChip, T-shirt, post-race refreshments, a chance for random prizes and entertainment.

Or print an Entry Form, fill it out, and mail or fax it in.

List of Registered Runners. Check the list of registered runners a few days after you submit your entry to learn your bib number and verify that your information is accurate.

Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration

Friday, October 31, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at:

Marriott Fairfax at Fair Oaks
11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Fairfax, VA 22033

MapQuest.

On race day, packet pick-up and on-site registration will open at 7:00 am near the start/finish line at George Mason University.

Post-Race

Post-race festivities include drawings for random prizes during the awards ceremony, food and refreshments, and children's activities!

Course

A new, USATF certified 8K course (VA-07018-RT) through the campus of George Mason University and surrounding areas in Fairfax. Water stations on the course and split times or clocks at every mile.

See the course map.

Awards

$2,000 cash purse!

First Place: $500 (male and female)
Second Place: $250 (male and female)
Third Place: $125 (male and female)

($125 to the first male and female Inova employees.)

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the first and second male and female finishers in five-year age groups:

14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Overall winners will be scored on "clock" time and age group winners will be scored on "Chip" time. See information on ChampionChip timing.

Team Competition

Get your family, friends, and co-workers together and form a team! Teams may include up to 10 people. The first four finishers must include at least one member of the opposite sex to score. A prize will be awarded to the top co-ed team.

List of Teams .

Family Fun Run!

The 8K Run/Walk will be accompanied by a family fun run. Special $10 entry fee for children 12 and under in either event. The Fun Run will start at 8:05 a.m. and participants will run around Patriot Circle, which is 1.7 miles.

1. Past Results


2. Event Records

Training for an 8K Race:
Read some handy tips on training for an 8K, whether it's your first race or you're a seasoned veteran looking to improve your speed!

If you are a new runner, please take a look at this compilation of tips and training advice for new and beginning runners.

Directions

Directions to the George Mason University Fairfax Campus (4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 MapQuest.) via I-66 West from Washington, DC, or Arlington: Take exit 60 at Route 123 South, Chain Bridge Road. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax, and turn left at University Drive. Take your second right at George Mason Boulevard. Turn left at the stop sign onto Patriot Circle. Follow signs to the appropriate lot. See the map.

Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please call (703) 208-6629 for more information on how to become involved in this event.

Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

Triantos Family

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Bronze Sponsor

Health Solutions Services

Friends Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Food Sponsor

Charity
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Pediatric Heart Program.