Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K Fun Run and Walk
About this race
Pre-registration is limited to 249 participants.
The Springfield VA Knights of Columbus proudly hosts an annual fundraising 5K Fun Run and Walk at beautiful Burke Lake Park! This family‑friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages — strollers absolutely welcome — and concludes with a free barbecue lunch for all participants and their families.
Event proceeds will go to support two important causes:
- KOVAR, a Knights of Columbus charity helping Virginians with intellectual disabilities (https://kovarva.org)
- St. Bernadette School’s Tuition Assistance Program (https://www.stbernschool.org)
Please note:
- Absolutely NO pets are permitted on the course or at the shelter
- The event will be held "rain or shine"
- ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE ONCE PAID
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Springfield VA Knights of Columbus 5K 2026
The Springfield VA Knights of Columbus annually hosts a fund raising 5K Fun Run and Walk . This 5K Fun Run and Walk is appropriate for the whole family (children in strollers included!). Event proceeds will go to help Virginians with intellectual disabilities through the Knights of Columbus KOVAR Charity (https://kovarva.org ) and to the St. Bernadette’s School Tuition Assistance Program (https://www.stbernschool.org). The race is held at beautiful Burke Lake Park, where a free barbecue lunch will be provided for participants and their families following the race. [Sorry, absolutely NO pets will be permitted on the course or at the shelter. The event will be held "rain or shine" - ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE ONCE PAID] Award ribbons and prizes will be presented to the participants with the top three finish times within each age/gender category. Official results will be posted on the Reston Runners web site within one week following the event. ALSO, multiple random drawings for several additional Door Prizes will also be conducted for ALL event participants, regardless of finish times. ALL event participants are encouraged to stay for these drawings, held immediately following main the Awards Ceremony; You must be present to win!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fairfax Station, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time (EDT) in Fairfax Station on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
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