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FONA’s Fall 5K & Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · 8:30 AM U.S. National Arboretum · Ivy City

Race Start: 8:30 am Festival Hours: 10 am – 2 pm Revel in the cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage on the 5K course, compete in a Halloween costume contest, buy bulbs for your garden, enjoy free family activities, and more! All 5K participants must register in advance! Early birds get the best pricing: registration costs $50 for the first 300 participants, then increases to $55. Kids 12 and under race for free but still need to be registered to participate. Strollers and dogs are welcome on the race course, but all dogs must stay on a non-retractable leash no longer than six feet. Find all the race day details and register at RunSignup.

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