Name: 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Alexandria

About the Event

Fill the Shoes is proud to present the 14th annual "Fill the Shoes" 5K in memory of Jack. T. Farrar Jr., a long time Hayfield Farm resident who passed away in November, 2005 just 3 months after a diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
This community race is dedicated to Jack and all people affected by pancreatic cancer. Net proceeds of this event will go directly to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) to support them in their mission to "advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer".

About This Event:
Come support your community and a very worthy cause by running or walking in the 13th annual 5K to fight pancreatic cancer.

When. Saturday, November 7th, 2026. 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
Where. Hayfield Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315. (Keep reading for detailed parking information & see map on www.FilltheShoes.org.)
Registration. On-line registration is open until 10 pm on Thursday November 5th. Registration is $30 through October 12th and $35 through November 5th. You may register at packet pickup on November 6th for $40 (cash or check only). You may also register at the race site the morning of November 7th for $40 (cash or check only).
Course. The course is 3 looper starting and ending in Hayfield Park, run clock-wise. For a detailed course map please refer to our website www.filltheshoes.org
Timing and Scoring. Our good friends at Reston Road Runners will provide accurate timing and scoring for all event participants. All race times and results will be available on site after the event and we will make them available on our website within 24hrs.
Awards and Extras. ALL race participants will be treated to a custom race shirt, goodies from our sponsors, and a great post-race party with food and raffle prizes. In addition, we award the top 3 overall male and female winners AND the top 3 male and female in each of the following age groups (Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over).
Packet Pickup. Packet pickup will be Friday, November 6th from 12-6:00pm at Fill the Shoes HQ (7628 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315), or you maye pick up your packet on race day in Hayfield Park from 6:45am-7:30am.
Event Parking. There is parking available on the streets of Hayfield Farm, with the exception of Bing Ct between Hayfield Rd and Broadmoor St/Berwick Ct. Please be respectful of our Hayfield neighbors!
There is additional parking in the lot of the shopping center at corner of Hayfield and Telegraph Roads, and at Hayfield Elementary School (both are a short walk to the park).

Looking forward to seeing you on Nov 7th - tell a friend, or better yet, bring one!

Races Offered

Running-5K - Running-5K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

63 days remaining

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Alexandria.

thermostat Temperature

4.9° / 14.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

1.2° / 11.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 37m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:51

nightlight Sunset

17:55

About Alexandria

Learn more about the host city, Alexandria.

Alexandria is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, bordering Washington, D.C. to the northeast. The city's population of 159,467 at the 2020 census made it the sixth-most populous city in Virginia and 169th-most populous city in the U.S. Alexandria is a principal city of the Washington metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. Large portions of neighboring Fairfax County have Alexandria mailing addresses, but are administratively distinct from the independent city.