Alexandria Get Your Rear in Gear 5K
Join us for the First Annual Alexandria Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run, Walk and Tony Snow Mile for a Miracle! Join us in a celebration of Tony’s life, meet with friends, families, co-workers and colorectal cancer survivors and help to make an impact and raise awareness of colorectal cancer prevention and treatment. The Elite and Open Mile races will take place in Fort Hunt Park, and the 5K will start in the park and run through Waynewood to a finish back inside the park. Read more...
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Registration: 6:00am
For pre-registered participants only.
Same day registration is unavailable due to an overwhelming response exceeding park
capacity.
Welcome and Honors: 8:00 a.m.
Male Elite Mile: 8:15 a.m.
Female Elite Mile: 8:30 a.m.
Open Mile: 8:45 a.m.
5K Run/Walk: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Fort Hunt Park
View race map in PDF format
Parking: Parking is available in Ft. Hunt Park – but very limited. Arrive early! Parking is available in the Waynewood neighborhood – about 10 minute walk from park.
Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: PACERS ALEXANDRIA, November 13th, 4pm to 8pm. This is a great way to head to the race ready!
Race Day Pick Up: Fort Hunt Park 6am to 8am
5K Run or Walk Cost: Adults: $25 through November 12; $35 after November 12 and on race day
One Mile Races: Adults: $20 through November 12; $25 after November 12 and on race day
Children age 16 and under: $15 for any event through November 12; $20 after November 12 and on race day
Prizes:
ELITE MILE: First, Second and Third Place Male and Female
OPEN MILE: First, Second and Third Place Male and Female
5K Run: First place overall male and female, first place male and female standard age categories
Get Involved
Form a Team
An Official Team is group of 10 or more family, friends, co-workers, classmates, athletes or anyone else you can recruit. Team members can be a combination of walkers, runners and kids. Be creative and make your team really stand out. A Team Kit will be sent to the Team Captain to help you get started or contact us for more info.
Become a Fundraiser
Set up an account and invite others to donate to our effort under your name. Great prizes available! Go to our donate page or contact us at 952-426-6521 to have a pledge form mailed to you.
Donate
Please support our effort to make a difference in the fight against colorectal cancer. Sponsor someone you know who is participating and donate through our secure site, or contact us at 952-426-6521 to have a pledge form mailed to you.
Sponsor
Be a part of this high profile community event. Sponsors have a number of ways to participate, either with dollars or in kind services or products. For more information about becoming a sponsor go to our sponsor page or contact us at 952-426-6521
Volunteer
It takes hundreds of people to help make this event a success. If you or a group would like to help, please contact us at 952-426-6521. Volunteers are needed on event day and with a number of activities leading up to the event, so anytime you can give is appreciated.
Share Your Story
We have come to know so many friends, families and colleagues who have been touched by colon cancer. Share your story with us or read about others.