ICF 2026 GLOBAL “IN THEIR SHOES 5K” Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA

Date
August 29, 2026
Location
Fairfax Station, VA
Venue
Burke Lake Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children
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Race shirt
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The ICF 2026 Global "In Their Shoes 5K" takes place at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia on August 29, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start. This 5K run/walk benefits orphans and vulnerable children through the International Christian Foundation. Entry fees range from $25 to $35. If you can't attend in person, the race offers a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete the 5K on your own schedule and location. Whether running competitively or walking for the cause, this event combines your training with charitable giving. Check in early to account for the morning start time, and plan accordingly if you're traveling to the area for the race.

From the Race Organizer
Join us August 29 at 8 AM for our 14th annual 5K run/walk to benefit Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children! Participate in-person at beautiful Burke Lake Park in Fairfax, VA or join us virtually from ANYWHERE in the world. Come for the run/walk. Stay for the after-party with snacks, music, and other activities. Check-in starts at 8am. No race day registrations. Together, we can do more than we can alone! Organize your own 5K team or start a fundraiser for Iraqi children. Awards go to the largest 5K team and the biggest fundraiser. The run/walk is on, rain or shine unless there is dangerous weather. No refunds. The Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) intervenes in the lives of Iraqi kids who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and recruitment by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. Across Iraq - from Baghdad to Mosul and Fallujah - ICF provides loving care to orphans and vulnerable children through education, legal protection, nutrition, rescue from the streets and child labor, medical and disability care, and fun! ICF is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian US based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity ( 26-1394773 ). Learn more about us here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is ICF 2026 GLOBAL “IN THEIR SHOES 5K” Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA?

ICF 2026 GLOBAL “IN THEIR SHOES 5K” Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

Where is ICF 2026 GLOBAL “IN THEIR SHOES 5K” Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA held?

ICF 2026 GLOBAL “IN THEIR SHOES 5K” Run/Walk to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA is held at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

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