Fast Before the Feast 5K

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Newport News, Virginia
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the Fast Before the Feast 5K in Newport News, Virginia! On Thursday, November 27, 2025, join fellow runners for this beloved annual event that winds through the picturesque roads of Mariners' Museum Park. This out-and-back course promises a delightful experience for participants of all ages, while also supporting a great cause. With race participation capped at 800, be sure to secure your spot early to guarantee a shirt in your size by signing up before November 7, 2025. There will be no race day registration, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, so your participation and optional donations will help make a difference for those in need. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun-filled day that celebrates community and generosity!

Organiser's Description

This annual 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 PARTICIPATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 800. Race proceeds will benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Your participation and optional donations will help those in need.

To guarantee a shirt in your size, sign up by November 7, 2025. The race does fill up and THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. RACE LIMIT IS 800 REGISTRANTS.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO THE FOODBANK OR FEEDING AMERICA AT THE LINK ABOVE.

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  • Fast Before the Feast 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $38.10

    THANKSGIVING DAY Thursday, November 28, 2024 Race start is 8:30 a.m. LIMITED TO 800 PARTICIPANTS THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

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Mariners' Museum Park, Across from Warwick High School on Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 23601, VA, United States

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