In 73 days · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
Mariners' Museum Park, Newport News VA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
53–68°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
51–64°F
dry
2024
61–79°F
dry
2023
49–59°F
rain
2022
53–72°F
rain
2021
53–71°F
dry
2020
48–55°F
dry
2019
66–81°F
dry
2018
49–69°F
dry
2017
48–67°F
dry
2016
51–67°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Presented by: Ferguson Cares and Peninsula Track Club
- Event: Fast Before the Feast 5K
- Date: 2026-10-31
- Location: Mariners' Museum Park, Newport News, VA
Race Details
- Course: Scenic out and back course on the roads of Mariners' Museum Park
- Participation Cap: Race day participation will be capped at 800
- Virtual Option: No limit for the virtual race
- Beneficiary: Proceeds will benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Ferguson Virtual Option
- Eligibility: Ferguson associates, family, and friends can participate virtually
- Registration: Run or walk wherever during Thanksgiving week
- Incentives: Each virtual registration contributes 50 meals to families in need
- Apparel: Virtual registrants will receive a race shirt in December
Registration Information
- Shirt Guarantee: Sign up by November 6, 2026, to guarantee a shirt in your size
- No Registration Day: THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
- Virtual Race Deadline: November 26, 2026, with no registration limit
Donation Opportunity
- Support: If unable to participate, consider making a donation
- Beneficiaries: Contributions go to the Foodbank or Feeding America
- Link: For donations, visit the race page
More Information
- Race URL: Fast Before the Feast 5K
Course map
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