Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://thefeedevents.com/races/food-for-others-tysons-5k/.
Place
1961 Chain Bridge Rd
Tysons, VA US 22102
Feed Events 3-Race Series Bundle
The Feed Events Race series is 3 races (5k's and fun runs) that partners with local organizations to feed hungry people in our Northern VA community. You run/walk your race and then participate in a volunteer event. We’re on a mission and we want YOU to join us.
- Feed Fairfax 5K: May 4th, 2024 in Fairfax, VA
- Food for Others Tysons 5K: September 28th, 2024, in Tysons, VA
- Feed a Veteran 5K: November 9th, 2024, in Woodbridge, VA
Description
There are over 1.2 million people in the DMV region who identify as food insecure. In Fairfax County, there are over 80,000 people who are food insecure alone. With this being one of the most affluent areas in the nation, this news is shocking. Due to the lingering effects of COVID and the impact of inflation, food banks and pantries around the region are seeing the demand for services drastically increase. We need your support now more than ever.
The Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, September 28th brings together the local community for morning spent raising awareness around food insecurity here in NOVA. What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to write inspirational messages that will be shared with students participating in our Power Pack Program that provides weekend meal packs to over 3,900 students EACH week throughout the school year.
LOCATION: Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons VA
RACE START TIME: 5K: 8:00AM and the Fun Run: 8:10AM
REGISTRATION: Opens at 7AM
5K: $35 through Sep 13th
$40 Sep 13th - Sept 26th
$45 day of (Sept 28th)
1-Mile Fun Run: $30 till Sept 27th
$35 day of (Sept 28th)
**Fun Run is untimed**
Online registration will close at 7:45 am on Saturday, September 28th. If you register on race morning or the night before, please be prepared to show a copy of your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff. In-person registration will be available during packet pick up and race morning.
PACKET PICK-UP: Early Packet pick-up will take place at Road Runner Sports on Friday, September 27th from 3PM to 7PM. The address for Road Runner Sports is: 1120 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046.
Race day pickup & registration will begin at 7:00AM at the Tysons Corner Plaza.
PARKING:
If you are not familiar with the property, the event will be on the outdoor plaza (near Barrel & Bushel or Shake Shack). The Plaza can be reached by parking in Garage E, which connects to the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center. Park on levels 3, 5, or 6 and take the elevator or stairs to level 4 to walk directly onto the plaza.
SWAG & EXPERIENCE:
Race participants will receive a commemorative bib and a 11th Annual Food for Others Tysons 5K & Fun Run commemorative t-shirt! After the race, join us in celebrating 11 years in the race against hunger and celebrate at our race hub. Jam out with our DJ, grab some food/coffee, and visit with our race sponsors!
Be sure to register before September 13th, to guarantee a shirt.
AWARDS: TBD
FREE PHOTOS:
We will be posting them on our site under the results section shortly after the race. Ensure your number is facing front and visible as you finish as you will be able to sort and find the photos by your race number.
If you would like to donate to Food for Others, but are unable to participate click here to Donate
This race will be professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC
Race Contact Info
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Parking
If you are not familiar with the Tysons Corner Center, the 5K & Fun Run start line will be on the Plaza this year. The Plaza can be reached by parking in Garage E, which connects to the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center. Park on levels 3, 5 or 6 and take the elevator to level 4 to walk directly onto the plaza. Note, level 4 parking is reserved for Hyatt Regency guests and is paid parking.
The Plaza is also accessible via the Metro. The Tysons Corner stop on the Silver Line is connected to the Plaza via a walkway.
Packet Pick-up
Information Coming Soon
Race day pickup will be onsite at Tysons Corner Plaza beginning at 6:30 am
About Us
Food for Others
Our mission is to distribute food to our neighbors in need by mobilizing our giving community and volunteers.
In our nation’s capital area, the high cost of living forces many families who are struggling to make ends meet to choose between spending money for food, or on other basic needs such as housing and healthcare. Since 1995, Food for Others has been helping many of these families.
Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.
Food for Others obtains much of its food through food rescue operations and food drives. Staff and volunteers pick up good food that would have been discarded by local grocery stores and other retail food establishments. The food is brought to the warehouse for temporary storage, including refrigeration as appropriate. Food drives provide the majority of our non-perishable food.
Local merchants, the USDA, food drives, and crop harvests provide the food; volunteers and staff provide the hands; and charitable contributions and fundraising events provide the funds. Charitable contributions are a major part of Food for Others’ budget.
