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FCEF Run for the Schools 5K and 1Mile
| Distances | 5K, 1 mile |
| Surface | road |
| Field size | 370 runners |
| USATF certified | No |
| Boston qualifier | No |
From the race's RunSignup listing, with field size from its posted results, last updated September 21, 2026.
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Race-day weather
What the weather did on September 20 in each of the last 4 years, measured at Dalecarlia Reservoir, 5.5 miles from Falls Church.
| Year | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 62°F | none |
| 2023 | 75°F | 54°F | none |
| 2022 | 86°F | 64°F | none |
| 2021 | 86°F | 61°F | none |
Daily highs and lows, not start-line temperatures: most races start in the cool of the morning, closer to the low. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, GHCN-Daily.
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