NASFAA 2026 attendees and their guests are invited to run, walk, roll, or cheer in a Charity 5K on the morning of Monday, June 29 - either in-person or virtually. This registration is separate from your conference registration, and all proceeds will benefit our 2026 conference charity partner, First Generation College Bound.
- $30 minimum donation for in-person race participation (includes race entry & a t-shirt*)
- *T-shirts were only available for those who registered by May 15.
- $5 minimum donation for virtual race participation (does not include race t-shirt)
REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON 5K by June 15 | REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL 5K
Race Day Details
- Event Location: National Harbor Waterfront; Check In will be at the Orchard Terrace of the Gaylord National Resort.
- Upon arrival, please proceed to the registration tent to check in and pick up your NASFAA 2026 Charity 5K shirt and race bib.
- Be prepared to present your registration QR code or confirmation email.
- If you plan on wearing your NASFAA 2026 Charity 5K shirt during the run, you may want to wear a light layer underneath.
- There is no bag check onsite, so please bring minimal personal items.
- Check-in/registration is from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.
- Announcements and the group warm-up will begin at 7:45 a.m.
- The race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
- Water and snacks will be provided at the end of the race. If you require water during the run, please plan to bring your own water.
- This is a rain-or-shine event, so please dress accordingly.
- Visit with charity sponsors near the registration area before or after the race for 5K swag.
Directions to the Orchard Terrace at the Gaylord National Resort
- Proceed to the Atrium Level of the resort.
- Follow the signs past the coffee shop (PDCM) toward the Convention Center.
- Along the way, you will see a large screen—continue past it.
- At the screen, turn right and continue down to Exhibit Hall E.
- From Exhibit Hall E (either inside or outside), continue straight ahead to the large outdoor area known as Orchard Terrace.
