2026 Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K

The NASFAA National Conference is the premier in-person event serving the student financial aid community. Thousands of student aid professionals from across the nation attend the NASFAA National Conference each year to teach, learn, network, and share best practices.

This year, NASFAA has selected First Generation College Bound as our conference charitable organization. You can support this organization by participating in our Charity 5K (in person or virtually), attending our Charity Trivia Night, participating in Topgolf Game Play, or making a donation.

Important Notes

• Our charity events are strictly donation-based, with a required minimum donation amount listed for each event.

• The Charity Trivia Night and Topgolf Game Play events will occur at the same time and place. Please register for one or the other - not both.

• 5K T-shirts are only available for those who register by May 15, 2026.

• Want to register for more than one event? Choose the bundle option to register for the 5K and trivia night, OR the 5K and Topgolf game play.

Direct Donations

Direct donations can be made throughout the conference without registering for an event. You may also register for an event and donate in addition to your registration fee. Please select the "donate now" buttons on the right or left panels of this page.

Thank you for your support and participation.

We'll see you soon in National Harbor!

• PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 1

• Race-day: On-site packet pickup open 6:45 AM-7:15 AM. Race-day registration is OK.

• Course: Flat – walker- and wheelchair-friendly – Out’n’back on a paved trail through a forest

• Parking: Ample and free near the start line at 325 North Manchester Street, Arlington, VA

• Race size: About 100 in the 8K

• Start: 8K run & race walk at 7:30 AM

• Awards: Patriotic awards for top 3 in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus racewalkers

• Post-race: Refreshments to keep you spirited

• Contact: Mike Cannon -- [email protected] -- 910-261-8446

Event details and schedule

• Races in 2026 Ed Barron Holiday Series:

• February 14 at East Potomac Park in Wasington DC -- By George 5K and 10K

• April 3 at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K

• July 4 at Bon Air Park in Arlington VA -- Go Fourth 8K

• November 21 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K

• December 19 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K

• If you signed up for all 5 races, we automatically enter you into this race

• If you're not a member yet, you can join PVTC now and take the member prices

Join us for the Fourth of July 4 Miler — a scenic run that celebrates community, courage, and commitment. Lace up your shoes and race along the beautiful harbor front in honor of our nation's independence. All donations will directly support veteran programs and services. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, you're making a difference.

Be a hero for our heroes.

Race Starts: 7am but please arrive a hour early for bib pick up

Chip Timed Race

Race Start Location: 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before the race start to check in and receive your race bib.

GreenWell Foundation: percentage of the proceeds will go to the GreenWell Foundation

Awards: We will award the top three men and women finalist during our post race award ceremony.

Photos: Race photos will be available the next day

Swag Bag: Swag Bag is included in the price, you will receive it after you cross the finish line

Water Station: 3 water stations will be along the trail.

Parking: 100 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Extra parking will be across the street in the MGM parking garage

Please note that race shirts are guaranteed to runners registered before June 19, 2026. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

Race course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6662509244/