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George Mason 5K and Fun Run
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George Mason 5K and Fun Run

Fairfax, Virginia
Entry from
$20
Days to go
11
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At a glance

Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Join us for the annual George Mason 5K & Fun Run! This year, all proceeds will benefit the Student Emergency Assistance Fund, overseen by the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC).

This donor-supported fund helps Mason students facing unexpected financial emergencies, including food insecurity, housing challenges, and other basic needs that may impact their ability to remain enrolled.

Additional tax-deductible donations can be made through the GMU Foundation.

Event Fees and Benefits

5K Run-Walk: $40 ($20 benefit)

Kids Fun Run: $20 ($20 benefit)

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 20, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Standard ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

5K Run/Walk

Tier 2, until Oct 17, 2026

$40

Kids' Fun Run

Standard, until Oct 17, 2026

$20

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