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Grand African Run

Grand African Run

Meet Olympic Legends. Run for a Cause. Win a 2026 Toyota Corolla.

Join us for the 8th Grand African Run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia!

Everyone is welcome! Enjoy a family-friendly 5K run, jog, or walk for adults, plus a 1K Kids Run. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the experience with family and friends, this event is open to participants of all ages and abilities.

Every registered participant is automatically entered into a lottery drawing for a chance to win a brand-new 2026 Toyota Corolla, courtesy of Alexandria Toyota. Whether you finish first or last, everyone has an equal chance to win. The lucky winner will be announced on race day.

Meet two Olympic legends-Tirunesh Dibaba and Derartu Tulu-who will join us as guests of honor to celebrate and inspire participants throughout the event.

Registration Includes

Official event T-shirt

Race bib

Water bottle

Branded goodie bag and sponsor giveaways

Official 2026 finisher's medal

Post-race snacks and refreshments

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)

Virginia Pickup

Alexandria Toyota

3750 Richmond Hwy

Alexandria, VA 22305

Maryland Pickup

Beteseb Restaurant

8201 Georgia Ave

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Please bring a valid photo ID and your registration confirmation (printed or on your phone). All participants are required to wear the official event T-shirt and race bib to participate.

Start and Finish Location

1100 Main Line Blvd.

Alexandria, VA 22301

Run for a Cause

The Grand African Run proudly partners with charitable organizations raising awareness and support for meaningful causes. If you would like to participate as a charity runner or fundraiser, please contact us.

Register today: www.AfricanRun.com

URL:

Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3757406-2?pid=6276

Date and Time: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30

Venue Details: 1100 Main Line Boulevard, Alexandria, Virginia, 22301, United States

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Price:

General Admission: USD 45.00