calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026 – 20 Sep, 2026
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Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This event, hosted by the Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® in collaboration with the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc. (PIEF), honors the 40th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® founder Norma E. Boyd’s passing.
Norma E. Boyd, born on August 9, 1888, was a native Washingtonian dedicated to educational and humanitarian pursuits for children throughout her 97 years of life. She was an incorporator and founding member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® and a charter member of the Xi Omega Chapter.
Since 2013, the Norma E. Boyd 5K Race for Education has raised over $118,000, directly supporting PIEF's mission to provide college scholarships for District of Columbia high school students.
About the Organizers:
PIEF: Established in 1988, PIEF is a 501(c)(3) organization providing scholarships to deserving college-bound high school seniors and continuing college students in the District of Columbia. Comprised of college-educated, professional women and community volunteers, PIEF serves as the fundraising arm and primary funder for the Xi Omega Chapter's service programs.
Xi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®: As the oldest and largest graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® in Washington, D.C., Xi Omega boasts a rich history of community service and commitment to education over the past 100 years. In addition to annually awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships with PIEF, the chapter provides a range of service programs focusing on educational enrichment, health and wellness, family strengthening, environmental ownership, and global impact.
Race Packet Pick-up:
Saturday, September 19, 2026: At the Health and Wellness Expo from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 20, 2025 (Race Day): Between 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., prior to the race start.
Late arrivals will not be permitted on the course.
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Heath and Wellness Expo
Type — Running
10:00
$40.00
Sep 20, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Sep 20, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Washington.
Learn more about the host city, Washington.
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation.
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