The Friends of Montessori Education 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run is back!  We need your help to meet our ambitious goal to raise $20,000 to support more children and families who could not otherwise access a Montessori education!

Join us for the 11th annual Friends of Montessori Education 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run! Your entry will help children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds attend Montessori schools in the Metropolitan area.

Race mission: The Friends of Montessori 5k &1 Mile Fun Run is an opportunity for community members of all ages to learn more about Montessori and the mission of Friends of Montessori Education (FOME) by doing something FUN - running!

Route: An out and back course heading west starting at Bluemont park (329 N. Manchester St.) along the W & OD trail.

Entry Fees

• 5K RACE
  • Before September 30: (t-shirts will be guaranteed if you register by September 30th, 2025)
    • $42 for children
    • $47 for adults
  • After September 30 and race day: (t-shirts will not be guaranteed if registered after September 30th, 2025)
    • $47 for children
    • $52 for adults
• 1 MILE FUN RUN
  • Before September 30 (t-shirts will be guaranteed if registered by Sept 30th) $37 all registrants
  • Sept 30 - race day: $42 all registrants

List of participants: click here

Results(posted/live after the event start): click here

Thanks to our BFF sponsors:

                                Full Circle Montessori

                                PassportVisasExpress.com

                        John Marshall Bank for being a Really Good Friend!

The race will be capped at 200 runners so sign up early!

Packet Pickup

Packets will be available race day at Bluemont Park, October 26, from 8:15 - 8:50 AM.

Event Parking

Limited parking at Bluemont Park. Additional parking available along residential streets.

Awards

5K: Top 3 M/F Overall

Top 2 M/F Age Group, 6 & Under, 6 - 12, 13 - 20, 20 - 29 yrs, 30-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50-59 yrs, 60 & Up

Questions

Christie Yang 703.926.0791 friendsofmontessorieducation@gmail.com

Sponsors