Foundation for Rural Service – Rural Run/Walk 5K 2026 — Arlington, VA

Date
September 1, 2026
Location
Arlington, VA
Venue
Virtual
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
FRS Rural Run/Walk 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
Going the Distance for FRS The Foundation for Rural Service Rural Run/Walk is a 5K (3.1 miles) that you do in your neighborhood on a day that fits your schedule. Sign up now to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) at your own pace in your neighborhood during the month of September. Be sure to sign up by August 1st to get your Rural Run/Walk t-shirt in time! If your company participates in NTCA’s GHP Wellness Connections plan, you can use this event toward the yearly activity requirement. Register yourself, a team of colleagues, or sign up your entire company! Each registration raises funds for FRS programs, including scholarships, community grants, and the Youth Tour.

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Foundation for Rural Service – Rural Run/Walk 5K 2026 — Arlington, VA

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Arlington, VA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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