Girls on the Run (GOTR) has two 5Ks that I know about (I'm sure there are more); one in Ballston on May 18, one, on May 17…I think is in Fairfax area.

Anyways my kids are 9 and 11, and the races are open to everyone this year. You do have to register etc. Look up gotrnova.org or google "girls on the run" to find your area.

I did the Zombie Run with my kids last year and they had a blast. They are boys age 9 and 11. They got a lot further than I did.

+1 the recommendation for the Crystal City 5k. A fun and flat course and lots of parents with elementary aged kids. After I crossed the finish line, I saw a red cheeked little girl run across the finish line with a determined face. Couldn't have been older than 5 or 6. It was really a beautiful moment, and I loved seeing all the kids running with their parents.

If anyone is wondering, the race is stroller friendly too.

Anonymous wrote:All of the elementary school-sponsored 5Ks are family-friendly. In Vienna, the Vienna ES 5K is 4/27 and the Flint Hill 5K is 5/3.

+1 We're doing the Vienna 5K.

Crystal City 5ks - there is one tonight and every Friday in April. Start at 6:30pm. Tons of kids running, very diverse (huge) crowd and well-organized. Metro accessible. Also, you can get the series (all 4 races) for $60 which in this area is a great value. Race by race it is $20.

All of the elementary school-sponsored 5Ks are family-friendly. In Vienna, the Vienna ES 5K is 4/27 and the Flint Hill 5K is 5/3.

We just did the lorton prison break race. Course was hard, but atmosphere was good, and parking easy

Any suggestions for some fun family friendly 5ks? My kids (8 and 11) and I would like to do some fun family 5ks. The 1 mile fun runs are too short but we would have to run/walk the 5ks - at least for now. We did a color run last year and loved it. The obstacle races look great but kids have to be at least 13 it seems.... Any suggestions?