2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children
Location: The race starts and ends in Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039). Parking is at Shelter C. Go straight after the gatehouse and take the first right. Go past the pavilion and volleyball courts and the parking lot is on the right. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.757432, -77.300404
Check ins: Arrive early - between 7:00 and 7:45 to check in and get your race shirt. No race day registrations.
Live results: will be posted on Athlinks.com. Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results. Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.
Awards: We award the top overall female and top overall male competitor. We also award the top overall girl (under 18) and top overall boy (under 18).
Water Stations: Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.7 & 2.4. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms: Can be located by Shelter C and by the parking lot at Shelter A.
Check ins: Arrive early - between 7:00 and 7:45 to check in and get your race shirt. No race day registrations.
Live results: will be posted on Athlinks.com. Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results. Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.
Awards: We award the top overall female and top overall male competitor. We also award the top overall girl (under 18) and top overall boy (under 18).
Water Stations: Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.7 & 2.4. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms: Can be located by Shelter C and by the parking lot at Shelter A.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 10:00am EDT
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends August 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 28, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" - VIRTUAL RACE
We will post updates on locations globally where people are participating in the 5K.
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends August 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 28, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
