You Are Not Alone 5k & Fun Run

About the Event

The You Are Not Alone 5k & Fun Run returns for its 2026 edition on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hosted along the scenic Mount Vernon Trail in Alexandria/Belle View, VA, this event is dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health and suicide prevention, specifically focusing on teens and young adults. Organized in partnership with the ConnerStrong Foundation, the event provides outreach and comfort to families while striving to change the conversation surrounding mental wellness.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Age Category
5K Run/Walk	5 km	8:00 AM	Adults (13+)
Youth 5K	5 km	8:00 AM	12 and Under
Virtual Option	5 km	Flexible	Remote Participants

Participation and Logistics

The event is centered at 6401 George Washington Memorial Parkway, offering a beautiful riverside course for runners and walkers alike. Strollers are welcome, making this a truly family-friendly morning. Beyond the race, a mental health resource fair will be held in the parking and surrounding areas. Participants and spectators are encouraged to visit the various booths to learn about local organizations and their missions to support mental health. This integrated approach ensures that the event serves as both a fitness challenge and a vital community connection point.

Registration Deadlines

Online registration is active through race day, Saturday, March 28, 2026. The "Virtual with Shirt" option is also available for those who wish to support the cause from a distance. For specific inquiries regarding the Mount Vernon Trail route or how to get involved with the resource fair, event contact Travis Bishop can be reached through the registration portal. Early arrival is recommended to explore the resource fair and find parking in the Belle View area before the 8:00 AM start.

Races Offered

5K

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$38.96

5K (Youth 12 and Under)

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$28.29

Virtual with Shirt

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.82

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Belle View.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.2° / 15.2°

wb_sunny 0.0° / 11.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.5 /

water_drop 62.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.2° / 15.2°

wb_sunny 0.0° / 11.7°

air 12.5 km/h

water_drop 62.1%

About Belle View

Learn more about the host city, Belle View.

Belle Haven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Nearby CDPs are Huntington (northwest), Groveton (southwest) and Fort Hunt (south). The population of Belle Haven was 6,851 at the 2020 census.