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The Braden James 5K Rainbow Run/Walk

October 18, 2025
9AM Start
Rain or Shine

Trail at Bluemont Park
601 N Manchester St.
Arlington, VA 22203

Parking Information
Please park cars in designated areas. Do not park on grass areas or interfere with bike trails and residential driveways. It is important to note that parking is not guaranteed and is on a first come, first serve basis.

AMENITIES

Water, hot chocolate, coffee, cupcakes and donuts
LIVE / Text / Email Results
FREE Finish Line Photos
Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance

AWARDS

Top 1 M/F Overall in the 5K
Top individual fundraiser will receive an electronic gift card total value of $200
Top fundraising team will receive an electronic gift card total value of $200

BENEFICIARY

Benefitting The Braden James Fund, which helps children and their families battling DIPG, and other forms of deadly pediatric brain cancer, cope with the pain of this journey through a three-pronged approach: PLAY, ADVOCATE and CURE.

BIB PICKUP

In-Person: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.

Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area.
If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup you will be texted your bib number within 90 seconds or click on Bib Lookup above.

Virtual: Are shipped to you! Shipping window ranges from one week prior to the event to one week post event.

COURSE

Race Day Tips & Trail Etiquette
To keep things smooth and safe for everyone:

Stick to the right side of the trail (especially near any painted center lines), and give a friendly heads-up when passing—"On your left!" works great!
Walkers, runners, and wheelchair participants—this trail is made for you!
For safety reasons, bicycles and rollerblades will need to sit this one out.

View the USATF Certified course map HERE

QUESTIONS

Please contact event coordinator, Nancy Llamas, at [email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats

TEAM ROSTER

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

We welcome all virtual runners wherever you find yourself!
Upload your times & photos beginning 10/18 - 10/26TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!

RALLY POINTS

Here are some recommendations for runners in NYC and in the Bay Area where you might find other fellow Braden James Runners to gather and run/walk together on October 18th. A big thank you to our amazing volunteers for organizing:

San Francisco, CA
Chrissy Field, Fort Point
Ambassador: Morgan Allen

With Gratitude to Our Sponsors

A huge thank you to these incredible local businesses for making the magic happen:

🎨 Artsy Ervin Bespoke Watercolors – For turning race day memories into frame-worthy masterpieces—because who needs another medal when you can get custom art https://www.artsyervin.com

🧁 Georgetown Cupcakes – For the post-run sugar rush we all deserve! https://georgetowncupcake.com

🍩 Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe – Because donuts make everything better! https://gocodough.com/

📸 Jennifer Landmesser Photography – Capturing your finish line fierceness and tutu twirls in high-def magic. Strike a pose, runners! https://www.jenniferlandmesserphotography.com

🌈 Jubilee Party Co – Making our event extra joyful by bringing the color and the wow! Don’t miss their vibrant rainbow balloon arch lighting up the start line. Follow the fun: @jubilee.party.co

🏃‍♂️ Kinesis – The movement pros! Kinesis helps you run smarter, move better, and feel your strongest. kinesisdc.com

🥙 Lebanese Taverna – Because nothing says “I crushed that 5K” like a plate of warm pita and garlic whip. https://www.lebanesetaverna.com

🧘‍♀️ Lululemon – For keeping us comfy and stylish on the move. https://shop.lululemon.com/

🥕 Prospect Pantry - Supports the kind of everyday nourishment runners (and their families) crave. Curated with heart, made to fuel your pace. prospectpantry.com

🍷 Screw Top Wine Bar – For the tastiest way to toast your victory. https://screwtopwinebar.com/