Tuesday Night 5k #1

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

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Join us for the 21st Annual Jaguar 5K & 1 Mile on Saturday, April 18, at 8:00 am

The Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K Run / Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run were started in 2006 by Jeanne Kelly (FCHS alumni and former Director of Student Activities). Over the years it has grown significantly with the positive involvement of students, community members, and staff of FCHS -with over 800 race participants!

All of the proceeds of the event benefit fitness activities (including sports programs, a school weight room, and physical education equipment) that help promote a healthy lifestyle.

Registration fees:

5K: $30 through March 31

$40 April 1 through April 17

$50 on Race day

1 Mile (8th grade and younger): $20 through April 17

$30 on Race Day

Online registration remains open through race day at 7:30 am. All registrations must be done online.

Packet pick up will be at Falls Church HS in the Main Gym Lobby (Use door #11) on Friday, April 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, then again on race morning starting at 6:30 am. Online registrations will remain open through race morning at 7:30am

Awards will be given to Overall top three male and female finishers, and the top 3 male and female in each age group.

Parking will be limited due to on going construction at the school. Please plan to arrive early to get a spot.

School Mission:

Falls Church High School is committed to increasing student achievement and maintaining high expectations while meeting the needs of all learners.

School Vision:

Falls Church High School is a collaborative, nurturing environment that cultivates and celebrates academic success while fostering mutual respect, a joy of learning, and pride in our community.

Keep up to date on all things regarding the Jaguar 5K by visiting our website