StarKid 5K
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Fairfax Corner, 11895 Grand Commons Ave, 22030
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A heartwarming 5K and Family Fun Run supporting Inova Children's, perfect for all ages, strollers, and pets.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin the 20th Annual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run at Fairfax Corner Shopping Center for a morning of fitness, music, and community. This inclusive event welcomes all ages, along with strollers and pets, to run, jog, walk, or cheer. Participants can also form teams for friendly competition. Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Children’s, with this year's proceeds benefiting the Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund, which provides critical financial assistance to families facing childhood illness.
What to expect
- Enjoy a fun-filled morning with a 5K race and a Family Fun Run.
- Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with music and opportunities for friendly team competition.
- Celebrate participants and the impact of your support for pediatric care.
Standout details
- 20th Annual event
- Supports Inova Children's
- Family Fun Run
- Stroller and pet-friendly
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Jun 7, 8:30 AM EDT · From $22.40
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Fun Run (with shirt)
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM EDT · From $17.05
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
4 & Under Fun Run (with 4T shirt)
Sun, Jun 7, 8:00 AM EDT · From $11.70
Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 7, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
Join us for the 20th Annual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center! It's a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community. All ages are welcome to run, jog, walk, or cheer on participants—strollers and pets included! You can even create or join a team for some friendly competition.
Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Children’s. Originally supporting the Pediatric Heart Program, proceeds now benefit pediatric services across Inova Health System, with this year’s funds supporting the Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund !
The Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund provides critical financial assistance to families facing childhood illness or injury—covering needs such as medical bills, utilities, transportation, respite care, and more. 100% funded by philanthropy, this fund helps families focus on what matters most: healing—while honoring the compassionate legacy of Joe Cassella.
Your support of StarKid helps make a lasting impact on pediatric care at Inova Children’s. Let’s continue the tradition and make this year’s event a success!
Event Schedule: 8:00 am - Family Fun Run Start 8:30 am - 5K Start 9:30 am - Awards and Prizes
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