Raccoon Run
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About the Race
Join us on Saturday, May 9 at Mantua Elementary School and get ready to run the Mantua Raccoon Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Join Mantua Elementary School Kids Care Club and W.T. Woodson Young Hearts Club for the 25th Annual Mantua Raccoon Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026. All the fun will take place at Mantua ES (9107 Horner Ct, Fairfax, VA 22031). The 1M fun run starts at 8:00 am, and the 5k starts at 8:30 am. The Raccoon Run is an annual run, sponsored by Mantua's Kids Care Club, that raises money...
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Common questions
How hard is the Raccoon Run 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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