Raccoon Run - Mantua
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Event Details
The Raccoon Run takes place on May 9, 2026 at Mantua Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia. This is the 25th annual edition of the event.
Distances
The event offers two distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
Charity and History
The run is sponsored by the Mantua Elementary School Kids Care Club and W.T. Woodson Young Hearts Club. It is a charity event that raises money for Life With Cancer, a program at INOVA Hospital that provides free support services to people with cancer and their families. The run also honors the memory of a former Mantua Elementary School teacher, Roberta Romano.
Additional Information
Registration for the 5K is $40 until May 8, 2026, increasing to $45 on May 9. Registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run is $25. All registrations must be completed online. To guarantee receiving an event t-shirt, participants must register by April 26, 2026.
Packet pickup is available at Mantua Elementary School on the Friday before the race and on race morning. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three finishers in various age groups. Headphones and dogs are not permitted in the 5K event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
