Location

The start and finish line are behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center at 16^th and Kennedy Street NW.  The address is 1600 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011.

Race Day Parking

Please use Colorado Ave (from 16^th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr.  Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning.  Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.

Race Day Check-In 

Participant check-in runs from 7:15 am to 8:00 am.  The Friends Collective 5K is expected to run until approximately 10:00 am.

Friends Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses its network of resources to reallocate food that would have gone to waste towards families and communities in need.

Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life for our local community — Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application – it’s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect that begins with the individual and nonprofit organization and extends beyond the larger community, benefiting everyone in its wake.

Norma E. Boyd was a native Washingtonian who spent her 97 years of life dedicated to educational and humanitarian pursuits for children. Ms. Boyd was an incorporator and founding member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She also was a charter member of the Xi Omega Chapter.

Established in 1988, PIEF is a 501(c)(3) organization whose primary mission is to provide scholarships to deserving and exemplary college-bound high school seniors and continuing college students in the District of Columbia. PIEF is comprised of college-educated, professional women – community volunteers who are dedicated to serving the needs of District residents.

PIEF serves as the fundraising arm of its sister organization, Xi Omega Chapter, the oldest and largest graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. established in Washington, DC. In addition to annually awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships with PIEF, Xi Omega also provides an array of service programs that focus on educational enrichment, health and wellness, family strengthening, environmental ownership, and global impact. PIEF is the primary funder of Xi Omega’s service programs through community grants, and often partners with Xi Omega in promoting and executing these programs.

Additional Information

The Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education packet pickup will be available the morning of the race. All participants must pick up their packets prior to the race start between 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 am. Participants that register after September 15th are not guaranteed a t-shirt or medal.

Event details and schedule

Race Start: 8:00 am (Late arrivals will not be permitted on the course!)

Registration Fees:

Registration $35 thru July 31

Registration $40 August 1 – August 31

Registration $45 September 1 – September 23 (5:00pm)

Late Registration $50 September 23 – September 25

Race Day Parking:

Please use Colorado Ave (from 16 th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr. Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning. Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.

Virtual Race:

Still want to participate in the race but can’t make it? Sign up for the
Virtual Run/Walk option!

What is a virtual race? A virtual race is a race that can be ran/walked
at any location. You can walk, use the treadmill, run outside or
participate in another race. You can run/walk your race at your pace
wherever you like.

Here is how our Virtual Run/Walk works:

1) Participants register for the Virtual 5K.

2) Please share your results, experience and photos on Facebook at Pearl and Ivy
Educational Foundation Event page. Your results will NOT be recorded as official results, nor will you be eligible for age group awards or rankings.

3) This virtual run/walk is staged completely on the honor system. By
registering, we assume you will complete the mileage required.

4) Virtual participants can not transfer and participate in the live event in Rockcreek Park and will not receive a t-shirt or medal.

Thank you for participating in our virtual run/walk – it is very much
appreciated!

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the race please contact Capital Sprints at Info@CapitalSprints.net.

Cancellation Policy:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter does not offer refunds, rollovers, credits or transfers at anytime. All registrations are final.

Run Hope Work is excited to host our annual Run For A Better Life 5K on October 20th at 8:00am. Racers will take on the fast, flat, out-and-back course in Anacostia Park starting at the Roller Skating Pavilion.

Run Hope Work, founded in 2015, is a DC nonprofit that helps local young adults take control of their futures through a holistic program that includes running, meditation/mindfulness, and workforce training in various trades, including construction and IT.

Our annual 5k raises awareness about our mission and funds to support our program.  Entry fees and donations allow Run Hope Work to get more DC youth off the streets, acquire skills, and earn long-term employment. Ultimately, we’re helping empower our community  to end the cycle of poverty and violence.

This year’s race is dedicated to Run Hope Work’s founder, Jose Ortiz, who died in a bike accident in April 2023. Run Hope Work is the manifestation of Jose’s formula for self and community transformation. Jose overcame homelessness, poverty, and addiction to become a beloved entrepreneur, husband, father, and athlete. He was a mentor to Run Hope Work participants as well an inspiration to friends, colleagues and his family. Our annual 5k race was one of Jose’s favorite activities; we will miss his infectious smile and enthusiastic presence this year, but we honor his legacy by continuing our work to support DC’s youth.

Please join us! Let’s all Run for a Better Life.

Race Date and Time

October 20, 2024 – 8:00am

Race Location

Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion
1900 Anacostia Dr., SE
Washington, DC US 20020

Race Day Parking

There is parking at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion, 1900 Anacostia Dr., SE Washington, DC 20020

Race Day Check-In/Packet Pickup

Athlete check-in/packet pickup runs from 6:45 am to 7:30 am near the Roller Skating Pavilion. The Run For A Better Life 5K begins at 8:00 am. The race is expected to run until approximately 9:30am.