Fast Before the Feast 5K

Fast Before the Feast 5K

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.

Race Start: 8:30 AM EST

Location: Mariners' Museum Park, Across from Warwick High School, Newport News, VA

Packet Pickup: Mariners' Museum (Next to the former Peninsula Fine Arts Center) Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10 AM – 5 PM (Drive-through)

Registration Opens: September 7, 2025 at 12:00am EDT

Prices: $35.00 - $45.00