Go for Bo
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Go for Bo! 2026
Go for Bo! is a community running event taking place on September 12, 2026 at Stafford Regional Airport in Fredericksburg, VA. The event offers multiple short-distance races on a course described as fast and flat at the airport site.
Race options include:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
- Tot Dash (400 m)
There are two 5K registration options: a general 5K entry and a 5K registration restricted to Stafford school employees. Published registration fees are $32.50 for the general 5K, $30.00 for the Stafford school employees 5K, $22.00 for the 1 Mile Fun Run, and $10.00 for the Tot Dash. Registration windows begin in December 2025 for most events; some entries open on January 1, 2026, and several registration periods close on or before the event date in September 2026. Participants registered by August 23, 2026 are listed as guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt.
The event raises funds to support children and families in Bo, Sierra Leone. Organizers note a long-term partnership with local church and Helping Children Worldwide programs that have supported hospital construction, an ambulance purchase, and child care. Current fundraising aims include education, family stability, maternal health, and childhood nutrition initiatives in Sierra Leone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
