Meet Olympians. Run for a Cause. Win a Car. Everyone is welcome! Receive a T-shirt, water bottle, and giveaways before the event, and a finisher’s medal and snacks after you cross the finish line. Olympians will be there as guests of honor and come meet them. Family-friendly 5K fun run, walk, or jog, and a 1K for children.
Join us for a chance to win a 2025 TOYOTA Corolla (LOTTERY DRAWING)! Whether you cross the finish line first or last, all registered participants will be entered into a lottery drawing on event day (October 11). The LUCKY WINNER of the 2025 Toyota Corolla will be announced that same morning.
Join two Olympic legends—Meseret Defar and Derartu Tulu—as guests of honor at the Grand African Run! These champions will be there to cheer you on and inspire you throughout the race!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Everyone is welcome – regardless of age, race, gender, or fitness level! This is a fun run/walk open to all. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run the 5km course.
Children can register and run/jog/walk in the 1km run.
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION?
Registration includes event T-shirt, race bib, water bottle, branded bag, and other event materials. Finishers will be receiving the 2025 edition medal.
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-event packet pickup date and location: Thursday Oct 9 (from 11:00am to 7:00pm) and Friday Oct 10 (from 10:00am to 7:00pm). Locations: (1) Virginia (Alexandria) from Alexandria Toyota @ 3750 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305; and (2) Maryland (Silver Spring) from Lucy Kitchen @ 8301 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Make sure that you have your photo I.D. with you to pickup. Do not forget to keep your tickets handy. Download your tickets on phone or print them out; Bring either downloaded or printed ticket to your chosen packet pick-up location.
Please note that to take part in the Grand African Run; the tradition is that everyone needs to put on the event’s official T-shirt and a bib number. There will be screening at the entrance and please make sure that you are wearing your official T-shirt and bib number.
WHERE ARE THE START AND FINISH AREAS?
Start and Finish are at the same location @ 1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22301.
WHAT CHARITY DO YOU SUPPORT?
If you are interested in running for a cause, contact us. Partners are seeking participants to support their mission.