5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEES to benefit ECDC

About the Event

ECDC 5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEES
Sunday, June 29, 2025

Bluemont Park South Shelter, 329 North Manchester Street, Arlington VA (map)

• 9:00 AM 5K run

• 9:45 AM Kids' Kilometer (free)

• 10:00 AM post-race picnic

Enter on-line

Via RunSignUp.com

Race-day packet pickup

Starting 8:00 AM, Sunday, June 29, Bluemont Park

Additional Race Information:

Sponsors:

Trader Joe's of Clarendon

Individual sponsors:
Ron Munia
Allene Wright
Yemane Yohannes
Michael Yohannes
Hanna Sebhat
Marlana Goodson

Directions:

From Route 50, turn north to the end of Manchester Street. Turn right onto free parking.
If parking is full, park at Bluemont Park North Shelter or Ashlawn School

Course:

Paved park trails, one hill, no road crossings
OK for walkers and wheelchairs
USATF-Certified course map VA16054RT

Race size:

About 100 in the 5K race. About 10 tinish-tinish in the kids' kilometer

Awards:

$50 Pacers certificate for #1 finisher M/F + $25 Swift Running certificate
$30 Pacers certificate for #2 finisher M/F + $25 Swift Running certificate
$20 Pacers certificate for #3 finisher M/F + $25 Swift Running certificate
Random award: $50 Metro 29 certificate
Printed certificates for top 3 in age groups 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Medals for the first 100 finishers
Blue ribbons for all in Kids' Kilometer, courtesy of Potomac Valley Track Club

Timing

Hand-timed AND
Recorded by RFID and published online instantly on Webscorer results page
Kids' Kilometer - FREE - 9:45 AM - clock times only

Post-race picnic

In the picnic shelter about 100 meters from the start / finish next to the restrooms
Courtesy of Dama Restaurant & Cafe
Live performance by Grammy-nominated musician Cheick Hamala

This race is a fundraiser for Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC)

Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC), based in Arlington, Va., is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit, community-based organization (CBO) established in 1983 to respond to the needs of a growing Ethiopian community in the U.S. ECDC quickly became a multi-cultural, multi-service provider with local, national, and international reach. For 41 years, ECDC has been helping refugees and immigrants re-establish their lives as productive, self-sufficient members of their new communities.
One of 10 Resettlement Agencies authorized by the U.S. Department of State to resettle refugees, ECDC has to date resettled more than 90,000 newcomers through its 25 affiliates and branch offices in 19 states across the USA. ECDC has 18 affiliate organizations, 7 branch offices, and 2 community partners.
In addition to its proud history of serving and advocating for refugees and vulnerable populations within the U.S., ECDC remains committed to providing humanitarian aid and educational services overseas, particularly in Ethiopia and Sudan.
Acknowledging the pressing demand to address the adversities encountered by children and youths impacted by the continuing crisis in Ethiopia, ECDC is orchestrating the "ECDC 5K Run & Walk for Refugees." This initiative endeavors to furnish vital assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia, with a specific emphasis on securing educational access and avenues for the children and youth affected by the turmoil. Through this initiative, ECDC aims to mobilize support and resources to aid those in distress and reignite hope for a promising future among the younger populace. To learn more about EDC's overseas projects: please visit our website: ECDC Humanitarian Assistance

Races Offered

Jun 29, 2026

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$25.00

ECDC 2026 Run/Walk for Refugees

Jun 29, 2026

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$35.00

Friends of Dr. Abera

Jun 29, 2026

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$10.00

POST-RACE PICNIC ONLY

Jun 29, 2026

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$10.00

Sponsorship

Jun 29, 2026

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$100.00

Kids' Kilometer

Jun 29, 2026

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09:45

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Arlington.

thermostat Temperature

18.2° / 29.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.4° / 29.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:43

nightlight Sunset

20:33

About Arlington

Learn more about the host city, Arlington.

Arlington forms part of the urban conglomeration around Washington, D.C. - inside the beltway. In Northern Virginia, and directly across the Potomac River from D.C. proper, Arlington is one of America's most densely populated regions. It has a land area 26 sq mi (67 km2) and a population of 230,000. Despite its density, Arlington mixes the best of both big city and suburban environments. Like the greater Washington area, Arlington has grown over the last several decades in part due to growth of the federal government.

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5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEES to benefit ECDC

About the Event

ECDC 5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEESSunday, June 29, 2025

• 9:00 AM 5K run

• 10:00 AM post-race picnic

Via RunSignUp.com

Race-day packet pickup

Additional Race Information:

Sponsors:

Course:

Race size:

Awards:

Timing

Post-race picnic

This race is a fundraiser for Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC)

In addition to its proud history of serving and advocating for refugees and vulnerable populations within the U.S., ECDC remains committed to providing humanitarian aid and educational services overseas, particularly in Ethiopia and Sudan.

Races Offered