Our 16th annual FCEF Run for the Schools was a little different this year, as we held our first virtual run.  Our race participants were able to pick the time and the course over the September 12-13th, 2020 weekend!  We had over 600+ participants who were able to get out and run, walk, stroller or hobble their way through a 5k course.  Way to go, Falls Church!

We had great participation from the community with over 600 runners registered for our weekend run.  You can see some of the pictures here that were posted on social media using the #VirtualFCEFRun2020.  Our awards weren't based on fastest runners this year, but instead on fun pictures posted to social media for the following categories.  There were so many great posts, that we decided to choose a Winner and Honorable Mention.  Here are the winners:

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Award Categories Winners!

"We got spirit! Yes, we do!" award

• Winner: Meg Flajser, TJ Elem teacher

• Honorable Mention: Justin Keiffer, JTP and MD family

What a great way to celebrate our community! Thanks for organizing this #virtualfcefrun2020 @FCEFoundation! Now, it’s time to get ready for the coming week with my awesome third graders. #bettertogether #TeamFCCPS pic.twitter.com/MfEc922P13

— Meg Flajser (@TJFlaj) September 13, 2020

#VirtualFCEFRun2020 A House Divided... in school spirit! pic.twitter.com/MDHILfm3oU

— Justin Kieffer (@weddog) September 12, 2020

"We are family!" award

• Winner: Rebecca Emerson, JTP family
• Honorable Mention: Tamara Keith, Elem family

#virtualFCEFRun2020 Virtual 5k! #wearefamily This is what it means to run w/two preschoolers! Some biking, some flower picking, some peeing (not pictured), some walking, some sleeping, very little running. @FCCPS @FCEFoundation @JessieThackrey pic.twitter.com/SBrVkVDKdZ

— Rebecca Emerson (@Rebecca49247760) September 13, 2020

Not our fastest or most direct route, but we got out there and ran, and walked for the schools! Hope spring that next year’s race can be IRL and not virtual! #VirtualFCEFRun2020 pic.twitter.com/CoIkR3ApRM

— Tamara Keith (@tamarakeithNPR) September 13, 2020

"You can go your own way!" award

• Winner: Dr. Susan Jinks, Henderson and GM teacher
• Honorable Mention: Jessica Hollinger, Henderson staff​

I supported @FCEFoundation through the #VirtualFCEFRun2020 My outfit and #creativeroute were chosen because FCEF funded the Makerspace @mehms plus I work at GM & MEH this year. pic.twitter.com/3KXdVFaSBJ

— Dr. Susan Jinks (@drjinks) September 13, 2020

Oh...Run For the Schools...I thought it was Run To the Schools. Five schools, 3.57 miles. Thanks @FCEFoundation for the run! #mountdanielisnojoke #savedthebestforlast #VirtualFCEFRun2020 @mehms @FCCPS pic.twitter.com/fkJkwInElP

— Jessica Hollinger (@jdhollinger) September 12, 2020

"Believe in your selfie!" award

• Winner: Jeremy Ferrara MD Asst. Principal
• Honorable Mention: Eva Hurt, GM Parent Alum

Run/walk for the schools with the stroller!! Ended up at our favorite place with my favorite person @mdhippos @FCEFoundation @FCCPS pic.twitter.com/BMUjbqDz7r

— Ferrara (@Teachferrara) September 13, 2020

5k #virtualfcefrun2020 to support the schools & @GMHS_XCountry #classof2020 @VictorGedeck pic.twitter.com/7IkGtsFI2p

— Eva Hurt (@EvaIHurt) September 13, 2020

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Be a FCEF Run for the Schools Sponsor!  

Good for your business...good for our community! 

There's rarely a day that goes by that you don't see someone wearing a Run for the Schools t-shirt. What great advertising for those businesses and groups that have their names on the back. 

Be a sponsor today and show how your business supports the schools! Sponsorship information can be found here. 

2020 Run for the School Sponsors

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Check out the sights and sounds from past Run for the Schools events! 

​Photos from the 2019 event 
Video from the 2016 event

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