13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Alexandria, VA

Date
October 2, 2026
Location
Alexandria, VA
Venue
St. Louis Catholic School
Start Time
5:00 PM
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $45.00
Events
5K, 1.5 M, K9 Companion, Pre-Race Spaghetti Dinner
Includes
T-Shirt *Must receive registration by 09/16/25 to guarantee size
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2026 will be the 13 year anniversary of the St. Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run for Health & Wellness. The event was created in 2014 by the school's Physical Education Teacher, Mr. Luke Delaney, School Nurse, Kieran Mitchell, and CYO Cross-Country Coach, Chris Richey. Thirteen years later, the Hawks 5K goal, in conjunction with the St Louis PTO, remains to raise funds for academic enrichment and supplement student activities. Our secondary goal is to encourage a fitness activity together. We hope you will join us for this event. Thank you for your support of our wonderful school! Awards given for top male/female finishers, top faculty finisher and age group winners! Important Registration Information: In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register by September 16th . Price increases begin on September 17th . There are no same day registrations . Family of 4 Race Registration Options are Available *Pricing will appear under the Event Info section during registration.* Packet Pick-Up Packet Pick up will be on October 2nd at the pre-race spaghetti dinner. See below for details. **New for 2026: Join Us for Pre-Race Spaghetti Dinner** On October 2nd, from 5PM-7PM the St. Louis Catholic School PTO will be hosting a pre-race spaghetti dinner at the St. Louis School Gymnasium. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-14 if you register by September 25th. Ticket prices increase by $5 after September 25th. Kids under 5 eat for free.

Course & Travel Notes

The 13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run takes place in Alexandria, Virginia on October 2, 2026, with the race starting at 5:00 PM. Expect mild fall weather with typical highs around 68°F and lows near 48°F, though about one-third of days in October see measurable rain, so pack accordingly. The venue sits at 197 feet elevation, making it relatively flat for runners. The nearest airport is Davison Army Air Field (DAA), located 6.3 miles from the race location.

⛰️ 197 ft elevation☀️ Typically 68°F / 48°F · 33% chance of rain✈️ Davison Army Air Field (DAA) — 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Alexandria, VA?

13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Alexandria, VA takes place on October 2, 2026. The race is held in Alexandria, Virginia.

Where is 13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Alexandria, VA held?

13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Alexandria, VA is held at St. Louis Catholic School in Alexandria, Virginia.

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