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Foundation for Rural Service - Rural Run/Walk 5K

Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Arlington, VA
Virtual, 22203
Featured distance
5K
Type
VIRTUAL
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At a glance

Support rural communities with every step in this flexible virtual 5K, completed at your own pace and place during September.

  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • For a Cause

Join the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) for their virtual Rural Run/Walk 5K. This flexible event invites you to complete 3.1 miles in your own neighborhood, at your preferred pace, anytime during September. Your participation directly supports FRS initiatives, including vital scholarships, community grants, and the Youth Tour program. It's a wonderful way to contribute to rural communities while enjoying a walk or run that fits seamlessly into your schedule.

What to expect

Enjoy the flexibility of a virtual 5K, completing 3.1 miles in your own neighborhood.Run or walk at your preferred pace throughout September.Receive a commemorative t-shirt when you register by August 1st.

Standout details

  • Virtual 5K event
  • Supports FRS programs
  • Run at your own pace
  • Commemorative t-shirt

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From the organizer

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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