Fast Before the Feast 5K
Fast Before the Feast 5K is a running race on October 31 – November 29, 2026 in Newport News, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 31 – November 29, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ferguson Cares and Peninsula Track Club present the Fast Before the Feast 5K. This popular event is back and held on Thanksgiving Day. The out and back course is run on the scenic roads of Mariners' Museum Park. Race day participation will be capped at 800. There is no limit for the virtual race. Race proceeds will benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Your participation and optional donations will help those in need.
Ferguson Virtual Option
Ferguson associates, family and friends can participate in this event virtually by registering and running or walking wherever they are Thanksgiving week. All virtual registrants will receive a Fast Before the Feast race shirt in December, and each registration still contributes 50 meals to families facing food insecurity. Associates can also register for the in-person Fast Before the Feast 5K on Thanksgiving in Newport News, VA.
To guarantee a shirt in your size for the in-person race, sign up by November 6, 2026. The race does fill up and THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Deadline for the virtual race is November 26, 2026 with no registration limit.
If you are unable to participate, please consider making a donation to the Foodbank or Feeding America at the link above.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newport News, VA
Population
184,774
as of 2023
City Elevation
33 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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64
Days to train
- Race
- Fast Before the Feast 5K
- Date
- October 31 – November 29, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Fast Before the Feast 5K
Oct 31, 2026