Events
Description
This family-friendly 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will raise funds to enhance the quality and impact of student learning experiences in Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) through the Spotsylvania Education Foundation (SEF).
SEF is hosting both in-person and virtual options for the race this year! Participants will register to complete their 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run in-person (1 Mile in-person is for students ages 12 and under only) on April 23 or complete the Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (both adults and students) at a location of your choosing during race weekend: April 22-24. Race bibs and t-shirts* will be available for pick up on April 21 and 22. If the in-person portion is cancelled for any reason, all registrations will move to virtual.
*Registrations must be received by April 6, 2022 to guarantee a race t-shirt. There is no guarantee that participants will receive a t-shirt after 4/6/2022. Selection of size during registration does not guarantee a t-shirt.
Be a part of the community in helping young minds grow! The Spotsylvania Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, supports innovative programs and projects for the students and employees of Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which enhance student learning and contribute to success after graduation.
Cheering from the sidelines or not able to join in on race weekend but still want to support students and educators in Spotsylvania County? Contact Angie Sullivan at angie@sef4education.org to learn more about Race for Education sponsorships or use the donate tab.
Packet Pick Up Info
Participants can pick up their Race bibs and t-shirts* on April 21 from Noon to 5:00 pm and April 22 from 7:30 to 5:00 pm. If weather permits, SEF will also hold a drive-thru pick up time from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m on Friday, April 22 (updated date). If there is inclement weather during the drive-thru timeframe, participants must make arrangements to pick up race packets during the regularly scheduled pick up times. Pre-race pick up sessions are held at the SCPS Administrative Services Office (8020 River Stone Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407).
Although pre-race day packet pick-up is encouraged for all participants, those registered for the in-person race on April 23 may also pick up their race packet between 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.
*We can only guarantee availability of shirts for those participants who have registered by April 6, 2022. If registering for the race after 4/6/22, there will be limited shirt availability.
School Challenge!
Who will bring home the Race for Education Elementary, Middle and High School Trophies this year?
One school at each level (elementary, middle and high) with the largest number of paying participants will be awarded the School Challenge Award of $300 and display the Race for Education Trophy at their school!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Race for Education 5K and 1 Mile.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Place
The Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (both adults and students) is to be completed at a location of your choosing during race weekend: April 22-24.
Awards
5K Run/Walk awards will be given to the overall top three participants (mens and womens) who complete the race in-person on April 23. Awards will also be given to the top three participants (boys and girls) in each of the following in-person age groups: 14 & Under and 15-19.
5K and 1 Mile Fun Run participants that upload a Race photo (e.g., running/walking, wearing race shirt, etc.) on the Results page of the Race For Education website by April 29 will be entered into drawings for prizes.
All youth ages 12 and under participating in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a participation medal.
Directions
The in-person 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on April 23 will be held at Massaponax High School (8201 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407). The race will begin and end on the track behind the school. Please note that the race route includes Guinea Station Road which will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on race day.
The Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (both adults and students) is to be completed at a location of your choosing during race weekend: April 22-24.
