Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
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Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
The 15th annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K is a community run/walk held on November 7, 2026, in the Hayfield Farm neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. The course begins and ends at Hayfield Park and consists of multiple loops through the neighborhood.
Net proceeds from the event benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). The organizer reports that 100% of net proceeds will go directly to PanCAN, donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of U.S. tax codes, and the event has raised over $67,000 across its history. The event has run for 15 years and typically attracts more than 150 runners per year.
Participants receive a long sleeve technical moisture-wicking race shirt and a Fill the Shoes car magnet. Awards include pint glass trophies for the top three male and female finishers in each five-year age group and top three overall male and female finishers. The listed age groups run from Under 10 up through 70 and over. Reston Road Runners provides official timing and scoring, with results posted after the event.
Registration fees follow tiered pricing: $30 through October 12, $35 through November 5, and $40 for on-site or packet pickup registration (cash or check only). Packet pickup is available the day before the race at Fill the Shoes headquarters. Local parking is available on neighborhood streets with additional spaces at a nearby shopping center and Hayfield Elementary School. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
