Footprints of Hope 5K Run/Walk

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Fit 5 Season!

We are excited to welcome you to the Fit 5 Family! Fit 5 Runners is a program founded and run by certified educators who are also USATF-level track coaches. This is a professionally run program and not volunteer-based.

Sessions will take place on most (but not all) Saturdays from 9:15–10:15 a.m. at the track at Gainesville Middle School.

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

April 11, 18, 25

May 9, 16, 23, 30

June 13, 20

No Sessions: May 2 and June 6

Most Saturdays will be practice-focused and include running drills, skill development, games, and instruction aligned with our five core standards. Select Saturdays will be designated as race days. A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed in advance to assist with planning.

In the event of rain or severe weather, we will make every effort to offer a makeup session when possible; however, makeup days are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations.

This program is open to children ages 4–10. At this time, we are unable to accept children under the age of 4. If a child under age 4 is registered, registration fees will be refunded minus applicable sign-up costs (you will may FIT 5 cost and your own).

To ensure a positive and successful experience for all participants, Fit 5 Runners reserves the right to meet with families and, if necessary, discontinue an athlete’s participation if the program is not the best fit. Our goal is to foster a supportive and encouraging environment where every athlete feels confident, motivated, and set up for success.

Welcome to the SUNDAY SPRING 2026 season (6 meeting days only) PLEASE NOTE: I have never offered Fit 5 on a Sunday, if we have less than 15 participants we will not hold our session (you will be given the option to change to Sat or a refund)

We are excited to welcome you to the Fit 5 Family! Fit 5 Runners is a program founded and run by certified educators who are also USATF-level track coaches. This is a professionally run program and not volunteer-based.

Sessions will take place on most (but not all) SUNDAYS from 11AM–NOON at the track at Gainesville Middle School.

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

April 12, 19, 26

May 17, 24, 31

No Sessions: May 3 or 10th (Happy Mothers Day!)

Most SUNDAYS will be practice-focused and include running drills, skill development, games, and instruction aligned with our five core standards. Select SUNDAYS will be designated as race days. A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed in advance to assist with planning.

In the event of rain or severe weather, we will make every effort to offer a makeup session when possible; however, makeup days are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations.

This program is open to children ages 4–10. At this time, we are unable to accept children under the age of 4. If a child under age 4 is registered, registration fees will be refunded minus applicable sign-up costs (you will may FIT 5 cost and your own).

To ensure a positive and successful experience for all participants, Fit 5 Runners reserves the right to meet with families and, if necessary, discontinue an athlete’s participation if the program is not the best fit. Our goal is to foster a supportive and encouraging environment where every athlete feels confident, motivated, and set up for success.

The 6th Annual Fist Bump 5K benefits Family Shelter Services, which provides temporary emergency shelter and transitional housing for those in need. Join us for this fun morning event and support the organization's mission working toward breaking the cycle of homelessness and transforming lives. Prizes awarded for top finisher in each age group. Walkers, strollers and leashed pets are welcomed!

The race will be held in Vint Hill, VA on Fauquier County Park & Rec's Brookside Community Trail.

The starting point of the race will be at 4353 Hunsberger Drive, Warrenton, VA.

For over 40 years, Family Shelter Services (FSS) has provided temporary emergency shelter and transitional housing support services to homeless individuals and families throughout the greater Piedmont region. Every day we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness, FSS depends on the generosity of individuals, community groups and local businesses to maintain and improve upon the services provided. Family Shelter Services is a charitable non-profit organization in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. It receives no Federal funding. FSS supports approximately 350 individuals annually by housing individuals and families at our 52-bed emergency shelter in Warrenton, VA, which operates round the clock, and through our transitional housing program in Vint Hill, VA, which includes 22 3-bedroom housing units.