Fast Before the Feast 5K

Event Overview

• Organized by: Ferguson Cares and Peninsula Track Club
• Event Name: Fast Before the Feast 5K
• Date: October 31, 2026
• Location: Mariners' Museum Park, Newport News, VA

Race Details

• Course: An out and back course on the scenic roads of Mariners' Museum Park.
• Capacity: Race day participation will be capped at 800.
• Virtual Race: No limit on participation for the virtual race.
• Beneficiaries: Proceeds benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and THRIVE Peninsula.

Ferguson Virtual Option

• Participation: Open to Ferguson associates, family, and friends.
• Registration: Run or walk virtually during Thanksgiving week.
• Shirts: All virtual registrants will receive a Fast Before the Feast race shirt in December.
• Impact: Each registration contributes 50 meals to families facing food insecurity.

Important Deadlines

• Shirt Guarantee: Sign up by October 30, 2026, to guarantee a shirt in your size for the in-person race.
• Capacity Note: The race does fill up quickly.
• No Registration: THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Virtual Deadline: Registration for the virtual race ends on November 26, 2026, with no limit.

Support Options

• Donations: If you are unable to participate, please consider donating to the Foodbank or Feeding America.
• How to Donate: Donations can be made at [this link](https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/NewportNews/FastBeforetheFeast5K?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).