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NASFAA Charity 5K

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 was separate from your conference registration, and all proceeds will benefit our 2026 conference charity partner, First Generation College Bound. 

Registration for the Charity 5K is now closed. There will not be on-site registration at the event.

Race Day Details

  • Event Location: National Harbor Waterfront
  • Check In will be at the Orchard Terrace of the Gaylord National Resort and begin at 7:00 a.m.
  • 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. 
  • There is no bag check onsite, so please bring minimal personal items.
  • 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.

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.

Terrace Map

Schedule of Events

  • 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.
  • Visit with charity sponsors near the registration area before or after the race for 5K swag. 

5K map

Event Shirts

  • If you ordered an event shirt during registration by May 15, you will receive the shirt in the size you selected. If you missed the deadline to order a shirt, a limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the 5K registration table after the race. 
  • If you plan on wearing your event shirt during the run, you may want to wear a light layer underneath.
  • Shirts will be available for pick-up at the 5K registration table before or after the 5K.