Spring Into Spring 5k

Fort Hunt Park
8999 Fort Hunt Rd.
Alexandria, VA US 22308

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

In recognition of World Water Day on March 22, 2016 our beneficiary is "Water For People DC" the local chapter helping to make clean drinking water available to millions of people worldwide who are living without it!  Visit them at: Facebook.com/WaterForPeopleDC
 

Course Location: This event is a 5K Run/1mile Walk to celebrate the arrival of Spring. The start/finish point is located in Picnic Area E of Fort Hunt Park (8999 Fort Hunt Rd, right off George Washington Parkway and just south of old town Alexandria, VA 22308).

Course Description:  The flat paved surface of Fort Hunt Park Loop is bordered by groves of trees and open picnic areas making for a scenic view along the loop course. The 5k course will involve running two (2) laps around the loop. The starting line is located on the extended loop portion adjacent to Picnic Area E. Park policy requires that the run be conducted in clockwise direction along Fort Hunt Park Loop, and that runners have staggered-interval start times in groups of 25 (per park policy safety guidelines).  *see course map below

Registration: Online registration closes Sunday March 20, 2016 at 7:30am. There will be NO paper registrations available at Fort Hunt Park - registrations are available online and through mobile devices. Packet pickup will be available onsite at Picnic Area E from 7:00am - 7:45am on Sunday March 20, 2016. Park policy requires the run to commence at 8:00am, and also requires that runners have staggered-interval start times in groups of 25. Registration includes "Spring Into Spring" t-shirt, bib number, and bib tag for 5k participants only – the 1k will not be electronically scored. *Please note registrations are non-refundable.

T-shirts: registration must be received by: 8am Monday March 14th, 2016 to guarantee an event
t-shirt.  *Registrations received after this date cannot be guaranteed of receiving an event t-shirt and will be subject to availability onsite while supplies last.

Packet Pick-Up Location: Packets will only be available onsite between 7:00am-7:45am Registration must be received by Monday March 14th to guarantee an event t-shirt - registrations received after this date will be subject to availability on-site while supplies last.

Refunds/Returns: Registrations are non-refundable, even if the event is cancelled due to weather conditions or other constraints.

Weather: This event will be run come rain or shine.  However, severe adverse inclement weather may require cancellation of the event.

Parking: is free and there are several lots available along Fort Hunt Park Loop.

Bag Drop Corral (Bag Check): None for this event - Please leave valuable items in your vehicle.

Facilities: Restroom facilities will be available in Picnic Area E near the start/finish line. 

Water Points: Given the course loop configuration for this event, there will be a single water-point available near the start/finish line.

Teams: we welcome team registrations, and here's a special recognition shout-out to Team RWB!

Stroller Friendly: All of our runs are stroller friendly - unless specifically stated otherwise. However, we do ask that you line up your stroller toward the rear of the starting line, and allow the pack to disperse before revving up to speed. We also ask that you drive responsibly – i.e. no unruly weaving in & out in between runners, and to be aware of other runners, allowing them the right of way.

Pets: We know that you love your pet, but not everybody else does. Your pet must remain under your positive control at all times (leash laws apply) and you must be prepared to clean up after your pet on the spot. Any pet acting out or displaying bad behavior will be asked to leave.

Headphones: The wearing of headphones (earbuds) for listening to music/audio players is common to many runners, however, we strongly discourage the use of headphones during organized running events. During organized running events you must be able to hear announcements/directions/instructions given by event organizers, as well as maintain awareness of your surroundings at all times. Runners who wear headphones during The Fun Runz organized running events, assume full responsibility for doing so.

Awards: This is an electronically timed event and chip times will be utilized for scoring. Although registrations are grouped by age categories, only the top 3 male and top 3 female 5K finishers will be awarded*. 5k Finishers in these top 3 positions will receive an award of: $35, $25, $15 respectively. For all registered participants, there will be random drawings for various door-prize giveaways beginning at 9:30am. You must be present to win. *Top place finishers are NOT eligible to win random drawings.

*Times are electronically scored by Nova Race Timing using MyLaps timing software - awards will be based on the top 3 male and top 3 female 5k finisher’s chip time.

**All prizes will be mailed to recipients, as National Park policy prohibits exchanges on park land.

Timing and Results: Nova Race Timing will time and score the 5K run* using MyLaps timing software for scoring finishers. Awards for the top 3 male and female 5k finishers are based on chip time. Overall results for all finishers will be posted on The Fun Runz website.
*1mile will not be electronically timed/scored, but a standard race clock will be present for participants to clock their own start/finish times.