Navy Federal's 28th Annual 5K 2023

Short review

The Navy Federal’s 28th Annual 5K is an event bringing together Navy Federal employees and the surrounding communities to promote the benefits of health and fitness. Since 1933, Navy Federal has grown from seven members to over 6 million members. And since that time, Navy Federal’s vision statement has remained focused on serving their unique field of membership: "Be the most preferred and trusted financial institution serving the military and their families." 
Proceeds from the event benefit The Committee for Helping Others. The Committee for Helping Others is an all-volunteer organization that helps those in need in Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring, and Merrifield by providing: emergency financial assistance, emergency food aid, clothing, furniture, Meals on Wheels and transportation. 
The event will be officially timed by Good Times Event Services, and awards will be given to the top finishers in each category. Water will be provided during and after the race, and food and refreshments will be available at our post-race gathering.  Register your dog and receive a special doggie goodie bag! Please Note: Registration Fees are non-refundable and the race will be held rain or shine.   Course  Be sure to check out the course map! The course will start and finish at the Navy Federal campus and travel through the surrounding neighborhoods.

 

Post Race Party This race also offers runners post-race refreshments, entertainment and random prizes!   All participants who bring their dog must follow these rules: Keep your dog on a 4-foot leash. NO retractable leashes.You must pick up after your dog if they have a nature break (waste disposal bags will be provided).Competitive runners will line up in the front and will take off very fast. If you or your dog is new to this type of event, please line up in the middle to back of the pack. If your dog is new to this type of event, please give them plenty of room (near the back or to the sides of the pack) to ease into the race start.   Packet Pick-Up Navy Federal Employee Only Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, September 10, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Navy Federal’s cafeteria.   Early Packet Pick-Up (recommended): Friday, September 11, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at covered walkway located at Operations Center (NFCU Entrance 2) near parking structure at the Headquarters of Navy Federal Credit Union, 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180.

 

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up: Saturday, September 12, from 7:30 am to 8:50 am at Navy Federal’s campus in Vienna.
*It is recommended that you pick up your race packet on Friday to avoid the lines on Saturday.

 

Mail Vienna 5K registration form and check by Friday, September 6 to:
Navy Federal 5K Attn: Fitness Center
820 Follin Lane
Vienna, VA 22180
Make your check or money order payable to:
Navy Federal Credit Union   Virtual Navy Federal 5K Event Information: The 5th Annual Virtual 5K will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020! The Virtual 5K offers all Navy Federal team members the opportunity to participate as an extension of the Headquarters-based 5K. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.   The deadline to register is Friday, August 21. When registering, be sure to choose the ‘Virtual 5K’ option and complete your branch information.   Virtual 5K participants will receive race t-shirts and bibs, and are responsible for measuring their own 3.1-mile course. It’s recommended for each location to identify a point of contact to help coordinate these items.   The Fitness Center staff will collect ‘unofficial’ times from Virtual 5K participants in order to award medals to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Virtual 5K participants, as well as the Top NFCU Employee Male and Female Virtual 5K participants. For more information, contact the Fitness Center staff at FitnessCenterMailbox@navyfederal.org.