RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K

Running: 5K, 1 Mile Kids Run/Fun Run/Walk

Alexandria, Virginia

September 29th, 2024

46 Reviews

RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K 2024-09-29

RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K

1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria , Virginia 22301

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https://www.racethread.com/Logos/11034.png RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K benefits a different Alexandria-based non-profit each year. Our 17th Annual race benefits Life with Cancer at Inova Schar Cancer. RUN! GEEK! RUN!'s success is dependent upon its 2024-09-29 T23:00

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ABOUT THIS RACE:

Race Starting Location:

1005 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA

The RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K is a Running race in Alexandria, Virginia consisting of a 5K and 1 Mile Kids Run/Fun Run/Walk.

RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K benefits a different Alexandria-based non-profit each year. Our 17th Annual race benefits Life with Cancer at Inova Schar Cancer.

RUN! GEEK! RUN!'s success is dependent upon its sponsors. Sponsorship provides companies and organizations with the opportunity to give back to the local community while receiving varying levels of visibility online and offline in front of the local area consumer and business community.

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ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION:

- Ages: Adults & Kids
- Participation: Individual, Team
- Gender: Mixed/Co-Ed
- Average Field Size: 250-500
- Pre-Race Expo: No
- Parking: On-Site, Free, Public Transportation, Parking Lot
- Bathrooms: Porta-Potties
- Allowed: Wheelchairs, Jogging Strollers, Phone, iPod/MP3 Players
- Average Weather: Mild
- Start Type: Mass Start
- Course Terrain: Flat
- Course Setting: Suburban, Closed to Traffic
- Course Scenery: Rivers, Streams, Historical Landmarks
- Surface Type: Asphalt/Paved
- Timing System: Chronotrack
- Pre-Race Schwag: Short Sleeve Shirt
- Post-Race: Food, Music
- Awards: Medal, Trophy
- Giveaways/Raffles: Yes

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"Fun 5K for all runners!"

04/18/2019

Rain or shine, Run! Geek! Run! is always a great time! I've run RGR twice so far (2016 and 2018) and have loved it. The course is flat, pretty scenic, and has great pit stops of motivation along the way. The shirts are awesome, as well as the prizes if you More...

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"Awesome race for a newbie!"

09/07/2018

I loved this race. Beautiful course and friendly people made me feel comfortable on my first 5k! it goes through a suburban neighborhood on wide flat streets and you get cheered on as you go.

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