Fairlington 5K

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Fairlington 5K :
Running : Run 3.1 Miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014
  • Start Time: 8:00 A.M.
  • Entry Fee:$15-$60
  • Location:Abingdon Elementary School
  • Address: 3035 S. Abingdon. St
  • City/State/Zip:Arlington, Virginia 22206
  • Country: USA

The Fairlington 5K Run & Walk is a non-competitive family friendly event hosted by Abingdon Elementary School and the Fairlington Citizens Association (FCA). Our mission is to promote health and physical fitness while bringing the community together for a good cause. The goal of this event is to raise money and awareness for Ellie McGinn, Abingdons Physical Education Program, and Abingdons Literacy Program.

Ellie McGinn is a kindergartener at Abingdon Elementary and a Fairlington resident who was diagnosed with Leukodystrophy (LBSL) in September 2011. LBSL is a uniquely rare degenerative brain and spinal cord mitochondrial disease. Due to the rare genetic disorder, Ellie's body does not produce a protein essential for the production of myelin. Myelin is a critical substance for the brain and nervous system, provides insulation, and helps transmit signals from the brain to the rest of the body. There is no known cure yet for Leukodystrophy.

 

The Fairlington 5K is organized by Abingdon Elementarys physical education teacher, Joe Reed and Joe Hartman from the Fairlington Citizen Association. We look forward to helping our communitys children and strengthening our communitys bond through your continued support.

Course Information:

Fairlington 5K Route



Route Details:

  • Starts at Abingdon Elementary.
  • From the school: out 29th street south, crossing over Abingdon St. South
  • Left on S. Buchanan
  • Left on 30th St. South
  • Right on Abingdon. St. South
  • Right on 36th St. South, following along 36th crossing over S. Wakefield St
  • Bear right, staying on 36th to the roundabout
  • Stay left onto S. Stafford St
  • Following S. Stafford all the way down towards Utah Park.
  • Make a left onto 32nd St. South
  • Make a left onto Utah St. South
  • Make a right onto 34th St. South
  • 34th turns into Abingdon St 
  • Right onto 29th St. South arriving back at Abingdon Elementary

Directions:

3035 S. Abingdon St
Arlington VA 22206

Other Info:

Please arrive at 7 am for registration.

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