Polar Pals 5K, 1 Mile and 1/2 Mile

Polar Pals 5K, 1 Mile and 1/2 Mile

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Location: 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554, US

Description: Polar Pals is a free event that is part of the Stafford Schools Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. The Polar Pals Fun Run and 5K will include a 1/2 mile and a 1 mile for kids and 5K for kids and adults. The purpose of the race is to encourage a fun and healthy outdoor event during the chillier months, followed by an opportunity for hot chocolate, and indoor activities and resources offered by school division departments and community partners. Check-in opens at 10:45.

Events

• 5K: $0, 11:45 AM EST. Registration opens October 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM EDT
• 1/2 Mile: $0, 11:15 AM EST. Registration opens October 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM EDT. Open to ages 12 and under.
• 1 Mile: $0, 11:25 AM EST. Registration opens October 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM EDT. Open to ages 2-12.

Awards

All 1/2 mile and 1 mile runners will receive a swag bag. The school with the most runners wins a photo shoot and a giant Polar Pal stuffed bear. 5K prizes awarded for fastest male and female runners overall, and in age groups: under 10, 11-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

Course Information

All races start and end at the school. The 1/2 mile and 1 mile courses are one or two laps around the school. The 5K course runs through the Colonial Forge neighborhood and behind the high school athletic fields. Maps available upon request.