Dust off your running shoes and come support the Louise Archer community at the annual Louise Archer 5K and Sun Run on Sunday, April 12, 2026! Making this a great fall event this year!

Schools are at the heart of every community, and the PTA is right there building the connections between teachers, school staff, students, parents, neighbors and the wider community to support their students. Through events, programs, fundraising and community outreach efforts, PTAs across the country are building their communities and creating ties to the school in fun, engaging and innovative ways.

The Louise Archer 5K and Sun Run is an active, exciting, and FUN way to support and celebrate our school, students, teachers, staff, and community. Join us on Sunday, November 16! The Sun Run kid's run will start at 8:00 am followed be the 5K which starts at 8:30 am.

When: Sunday, April 12, 1K "Sun Run" starts at 8:00 am, 5K starting at 8:30 am
Where: Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna, VA 22181

Registration Fees: 
5k Run/Walk Adult (13 & over): $40 through March 13, $45 March 14 through Race Day
5k Run/Walk Kids (12 & under): $35 through March 13, $40 March 14 through Race Day
1K Fun Run (untimed): $20, through March 13, $25 March 14 through Race Day

Online registration will remain open through race day morning. All registrations must be done online. 

Commemorative Race Shirts will be available to everyone for pick up before the race when registered by the end of the day, March 27. For registrations completed after March 27 shirts will not be guaranteed. Be sure to register early!

Awards & Prizes: Overall Male and Female 13 & Over Finisher, Top 12 & Under Male and Female finisher.

Packet Pick up and Late Registration:
Saturday, April 11 at the PR Store-Vienna (111 Maple Ave) from 12:00-3:00 pm. 

Then on race day at Madison HS starting at 7:15 am.

PLEASE NOTE: All runners MUST have be registered and have a bib in order to participate in the run. If parents feel the need to run with their student, please be sure to register. Parents registered in the 5K are able to participate with their children in the Sun Run at no additional fee.