This 5K+ (3.5 mile) run/walk event for adults and youth is on Sat. Oct. 11, 2025, in the beautiful Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood MD. The purpose is to have an outdoor, fun and healthy gathering to promote community engagement and voter participation in Montgomery County and our beautiful State of Maryland. A Pep Rally and warm up featuring our Maryland elected officials starts at 8 am, and the race starts at 9 am. The course is a natural trail path that traverses through the peaceful historical farm park. There is a water station at the 1.5 mile marker. Online registration only. Packet pick-up is available on October 10 in Potomac, MD, and you can pick up your packet starting at 7:15 am at the race venue on the day of the race. Check the race website for details.


The Race to End Women’s Cancer, a 5K or 1-mile run/walk that serves as a fundraising and awareness event for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer’s (FWC) Move4Her campaign, brings families, friends and advocates together to support those impacted by gynecologic (GYN) cancers. Start times are 9:30am for 1k walk and 9:45am for the 5k run. Registration costs – $45 to $60. Cash prizes are awarded to the top female and male 5K runners, including overall (1st place – $200; 2nd place – $150; 3rd place – $100) and masters (40 and older, 1st place – $100 each). Gifts are also awarded to the top three survivor runners. Enjoy running on flat, fast and PR-friendly course with spectacular views of top landmarks in our Nation’s Capital. Show your spirit by wearing costumes and bringing and showing off signs. Free street parking is available throughout downtown DC along with a variety of paid parking garages. The race is also accessible by Metro (WMATA) with three stations located near Freedom Plaza: Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange and Silver lines), Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Red and Silver lines) and Archives Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter (Green and Yellow lines). Visit WMATA.com for full details. Why should you support our race? Every five minutes someone will be diagnosed with of one of the five GYN cancers: cervical, ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vaginal or vulvar cancer. Join us to #EndWomensCancer. Proceeds from the race benefit the mission-based programs of the FWC, including research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers.


Put on your capes and join us for the Christalis Superhero 5K Run/Walk! Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM. This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels—whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines.

All proceeds support our work in Uganda, serving orphaned and vulnerable children. Participants receive a superhero-themed T-shirt, snacks, and enjoy live music, cheer squads, and a post-race Kiddie Dash. Explore local food and vendor booths after the run!


Lace up those sneakers and get running to support our schools! We are looking forward to getting back to Cherry Hill Park for our annual FCEF Run for the Schools event! The 5K and untimed 1 mile will take place Sunday, September 14, at 8:00 am. The USATF Certified 5K course winds through the tree-lined streets of historic Falls Church City. The course is a mix of hills and flat stretches, a little something for every level runner. There will be a water stop along the course. The course also includes a 1 Mile loop for runners and walkers. Strollers are welcome! No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or dogs please. All participants will receive a race shirt and other promotional items.


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