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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 2, 2026 | ||||
| Pre-Race Spaghetti Dinner | – | Oct 2, 20265:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 | ||||
| 1.5 M | Other | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| K9 Companion | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 1.5 M VirtualVirtual | Other | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Alexandria runs 33:54, about 10:55 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:17 and men in 30:35.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Pre-Race Spaghetti Dinner starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
St. Louis Catholic School, Alexandria, VA 22306
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Nova Race Timing) for 13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:34 or better, the top quarter in 27:01, and half the field in 30:14; the last tenth came in after 44:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:03 | 21:46 |
| 30-39 | 35:33 | 23:27 |
| 40-49 | 28:20 | 24:35 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 27:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 28 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 136 to 174 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:37 to 30:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 174 (+26%) | 30:14 | under 23:34 | 19:01 |
| 2024 | 138 (-12%) | 31:44 | under 24:32 | 21:01 |
| 2023 | 157 (+21%) | 31:56 | under 24:13 | 19:49 |
| 2022 | 130 (-4%) | 32:41 | under 24:45 | 19:49 |
| 2021 | 136 | 34:37 | under 26:13 | 19:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:01, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 13th Annual St Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Friday, October 2nd, 5:00PM - 7:00 PM @ the Gym. During the pre-race Spaghetti Dinner at St Louis Catholic School Gymnasium - 2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria VA. Race Day: Saturday, October 4th, 7:30AM - 8:00AM. Race Day Packet Pickup Table…
The cause
The Hawks 5K serves as an important PTO fundraiser that supplements the curriculum at our school. We are raising funds for educational enhancements in our classrooms to provide more engaging and vigorous learning opportunities for our…
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2026 will be the 13 year anniversary of the St. Louis Hawks 5K and Fun Run for Health & Wellness. The event was created in 2014 by the school's Physical Education Teacher, Mr. Luke Delaney, School Nurse, Kieran Mitchell, and CYO Cross-Country Coach, Chris Richey. Thirteen years later, the Hawks 5K goal, in conjunction with the St Louis PTO, remains to raise funds for academic enrichment and supplement student activities. Our secondary goal is to encourage a fitness activity together.
We hope you will join us for this event. Thank you for your support of our wonderful school!
Awards given for top male/female finishers, top faculty finisher and age group winners!
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