Race to Feed the Hungry
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Nov, 2026 (TBD)
1mi, 5k
Race Information
Columbia's Spend Yourself® raises funds to support its local food pantry serving over 300 families each week. They also partner with communities in Haiti and Zambia to develop sustainable communities. The course starts and finishes at 103 West Columbia Street and is an out and back route on the W&OD trail. Participants are guaranteed long-sleeved shirts if registered before the cut-off date. Teams can be formed to fundraise together. Overall winners earn new running shoes. Medals are awarded to all age category winners.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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