SPEND YOURSELF® 5K RUN/3K WALK

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 @ 8AM

"and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness,  and your night will become like the noonday."

Isaiah 58:10

It's easy to ask friends and family to sponsor your Race to Feed the hungry.

Here's a LETTER and FACEBOOK and INSTA tools to help you get the word out!

When and Where

 Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 8am

 103 W Columbia Street, Falls Church

Course Map

Cost

Age 12 and up = $40

Age 11 and under = $20

*Family Max  = $140

*4 more more living in the same household

Run and Fund

The registration fees cover the cost to host this event, but we are racing to feed the hungry in Northern Virginia, Haiti, and Zambia. 100% of donations are used in the fight against hunger.

Please ask family and friends to sponsor you to help us reach our goal of $100,000.

Learn More about our Fight Against Hunger


Corporate Sponsors are vital to our mission. Hear from a corporate sponsor below. If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor and learning about all the incentives included in that support, please email rminer@columbiabaptist.org.

  • What is Spend Yourself?

    Spend Yourself is Columbia's World Hunger Ministry.  We have long term development projects in Haiti and Zambia.  We also are fighting against hunger in Northern Virginia with a Food Pantry in Falls Church.  Learn More

  • When and where can I pick up my Race Packet?

    Race packets with cool freebies and discounts and bibs can be picked up on Saturday, November 18 from 3-5pm at Road Runner Sports (1120 W. Broad St, Falls Church).

    Road Runner will donate $1.50 to Spend Yourself® for every bag picked up in the store!

  • Is there a registration deadline to guarantee I get a long-sleeved race shirt?

    The deadline to receive a race t-shirt in your size is November 5.

  • Where do I park?

    Plan to park in the BWA Lot (405  N. Washington Street.)

  • Can I volunteer?

    Please do!  Email us!

  • When do we eat?

    FREE pancakes, biscuits and PLENTY of coffee will be available from 8:15 to 9:15am.  

  • May I join the party if I'm not running, walking or volunteering?

    We were hoping you would ask!  Please plan to arrive early, so you can have breakfast in Columbia's parking lot, visit with other Columbians, and attend worship at 9:30am.


  • What if I don't normally attend the 9:30am service on Sundays?

    Race Day worship will start at 9:30am, but it will be a unique worship service for that day.  The service will have something for everyone, including a brief message from our pastor, some great music, and childcare for ages 3 and under.


    Click here to reserve a spot for your child.

  • Is worship kid-friendly?

    Worship will be less than one hour and will have great, family-friendly music. Childcare for ages 3 and under is available here


  • How do I claim/request a Fundraising Incentive?

    When you reach one of the donation levels, email us at spendyourself@columbiabaptist.org to reqeust your incentive.  Once an incentive is chosen, it is no longer availalble, so get funding fast! Incentive list coming soon! 


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