2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and socks
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Run and Walk | 1 Mile | Sep 4, 20278:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K Run and Walk | 5K | Sep 4, 20278:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mile Run and Walk: $20 until Sep 4.
- 5K Run and Walk: $30 until Sep 4.
Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the Mile Run and Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria, VA 22309
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (6 years)5K Run and Walk
Mile Run and Walk
Aggregated from official results (Nova Race Timing) for 2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run?
At the 2026 5K Run and Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 25:26 or better, the top quarter in 29:57, and half the field in 35:33; the last tenth came in after 52:34.
At the 2026 Mile Run and Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 11:34 or better, the top quarter in 14:44, and half the field in 15:48; the last tenth came in after 20:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:15 | 24:14 |
| 20-29 | 38:06 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 35:01 | 39:55 |
| 40-49 | 33:54 | 24:13 |
| 50-59 | 30:35 | 27:35 |
| 60-69 | 40:05 | 25:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 7 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 82 to 99 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:25 to 35:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 99 (+30%) | 35:33 | under 25:26 | 19:53 |
| 2025 | 76 (-13%) | 30:05 | under 23:35 | 18:52 |
| 2024 | 87 (+1%) | 31:38 | under 25:02 | 20:22 |
| 2023 | 86 (+28%) | 30:55 | under 23:57 | 18:05 |
| 2022 | 67 (-18%) | 31:01 | under 23:56 | 20:06 |
| 2021 | 82 | 30:25 | under 23:24 | 19:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:57, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- 1 Mile: Faster than most Virginia 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2021 1-mile race field finished under 8:46, against 9:07 in a typical Virginia 1-mile race, so times here run 4 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 4 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 92°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria, VA 22309Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Socks
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 4, 2027), 2026 (Sep 5, 2026), 2025 (Aug 30, 2025), 2024 (Aug 31, 2024), 2023 (Sep 2, 2023), 2022 (Sep 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K & Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 4, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 99 runners finished the 5K Run and Walk; the median finish was 35:33 and the winner ran 19:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:57, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria, VA 22309.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on google.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The 2026 Good Shepherd Catholic Church International Festival 5K
Packet Pick Up
Good Shepherd Catholic Church Main Entrance
Friday, September 4th: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Race Day September 5th: 6:45 AM - 7:30 AM