Westminster School 5K Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Annandale, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $20 on Nov 6, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | Other | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $15$20 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:20 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $10$15 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $20 on Nov 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1K: $15 until Nov 5, then $20 until Nov 7.
- 5K: $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Nov 5, then $50 until Nov 7.
- Fun Run: $10 until Nov 5, then $15 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 1K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 270 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA 22003
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K
1K
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Westminster School 5K Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Westminster School 5K Race?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:40 or better, the top quarter in 31:21, and half the field in 41:02; the last tenth came in after 57:21.
At the 2025 1K, the fastest tenth finished in 5:30 or better, the top quarter in 6:24, and half the field in 6:54; the last tenth came in after 13:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:35 | 22:09 |
| 40-49 | 28:32 | 31:45 |
| 50-59 | 32:50 | 29:34 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:21, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA 22003Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 270 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Westminster School 5K Race?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $20 on Nov 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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?
- 5K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 172 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 41:02 and the winner ran 16:21.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:21, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA 22003.
From the organizers
Lace Up for the Westminster 5K!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly race that’s open to all ages and welcomes both the Westminster community and the greater Annandale community! With a fun run for our youngest Griffins, a 1K race, and a 5K race, there’s something for everyone.
This year’s race supports our Dream to Reality Annual Giving Campaign, with a goal of $25,000. Every grade that raises $500 or more will earn a dress-down day, and the student who raises the most money will win a special prize! Plus, enjoy cash prizes for the top male and female 5K runners and other exciting giveaways.