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Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run
17th running; costume contest for runners.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 24: Scarecrow Sprint 3 PM, 5K 4 PM
WhereAshburn Crossing, 21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr, Ashburn
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Ashburn Crossing / organizer via runsignup.com
Halloween 5K and Monster Mile
11th annual Stafford Halloween tradition; 4th race of the 2026 Stafford Race Series.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 24 8 AM Monster Mile (ages 12 & under); Sat Oct 24 8:30 AM 5K
WhereEmbrey Mill Park, 1600 Mine Road, Stafford
Cost5K $38 (increases after Oct 15); 1 Mile Kids Run $25
Photo: Halloween 5K and Monster Mile organizer via runsignup.com
Marine Corps Marathon
51st MCM, 'The People's Marathon'; third-largest US marathon.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · Sun Oct 25 (start times per organizer runner guide)
WhereMarine Corps War Memorial (finish), Route 110 corridor, Pentagon to Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington
CostStandard rate $240
Sprout 5K and Fun Run
14th annual; supports Sprout Therapeutic Riding & Education Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · Sun Oct 25: 5K 9 AM, 1K 9:05 AM
WhereClyde's Willow Creek Farm at Broadlands, 42920 Broadlands Blvd, Ashburn
Cost5K $30 ($20 ages 21 & under), 1K $20; +$10 after Oct 23
Fall City Views 5k & 10k
Course along the Mount Vernon Trail with Potomac River views.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026 · Sun Nov 1: 10K 7:45 AM, 5K 8 AM
WhereJones Point Park, 125 Jones Point Dr, Alexandria
Cost5K $30, 10K $45 until Oct 15 (then +$5; +$5 race morning)
15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
Net proceeds to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 8-10:30 AM
WhereHayfield Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
Cost$35 through Nov 5; $40 at packet pickup/race day (cash or check)
15th Annual Spend Yourself 5K Run/3K Walk
Fundraiser for Columbia's Spend Yourself World Hunger ministries (Falls Church and Muchila, Zambia).
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · Sun Nov 8: 5K 8 AM
WhereColumbia Church, 103 W Columbia St, Falls Church
Cost$40 + $3.40 signup fee (family 4+ $140)