The 6th Annual Fairlington 5K Run & Walk is coming on Saturday, April 27. Registration is now open, so get registered and start training!

This family-friendly event will again be hosted by Abingdon Elementary School and the Fairlington Citizens Association (FCA) to promote health & physical fitness AND to raise money and awareness for Ellie McGinn, a 10-year-old Fairlington Arbor resident who was diagnosed in 2011 with a rare degenerative brain and spinal cord mitochondrial disease for which there is no known cure. The disease slowly robs children of their ability to walk, then stand, and then to coordinate all motor skills.

Plus, a silent auction on Friday, April 12 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Fairlington Villages Community Center, 3005 S. Abingdon Street, will help to raise funds for “A Cure For Ellie” and the Abingdon Elementary School PTA.

Participants can take part in the 1K Walk & Fun Run OR 5K (3.1 miles) through Fairlington. Part of the 5K course even comes through the Glen.

Early bird registration rates (thru 2/28) for the 5K are $30 for adults, $15 for kids 6- 16, and FREE for children 5 and under. Starting March 1, registration rates for the 5K will be $35 for adults, $20 for kids 6-16, and FREE for children 5 and under. Costs for the 1K Walk & Fun Run are $15 for adults, $12 for kids 6-16, and FREE for children 5 and under. Participants will receive t-shirts.

For more information, please visit www.fairlington5K.com.