The Jack T. Farrar Jr. "Fille the Shoes 5K

This memorial race was created in honor of Jack T. Farrar, Jr., a long-time resident of Hayfield Farm, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in November 2005.

The mission of the race is to raise funds and awareness to serve all persons living with and fighting pancreatic cancer in every way possible.

This race is dedicated to research that will one day find a cause and a cure for this disease.

All net proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Where and When: Saturday, November 3^rd, 2012. 8:00 AM. Hayfield Park, 7607 Hayfield Rd., Alexandria, VA.

Runners, walkers, and families welcome.

Registration: On-line registration is open until Thursday, November 1st. Register early and save. $30 through October 15th and $35 from October 16th through November 1st. Registration is also available at packet-pickup and on race day for $40.

Your registration not only benefits a great cause but it also includes a long-sleeve race t-shirt, a one-of-a-kind race Hoorag, a race bag full of goodies from our sponsors, and a great post-race party with food and raffle prizes.

Packet Pickup: packet pickup:

Friday November 2nd 12-6:00 PM at
Metro Run and Walk
7261 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA 22150

Or
Race day at Hayfield Park from 7:00 - 7:45

Timing and Awards: This is an officially timed 5K with awards presented at the conclusion of the event. We award the top 3 overall male and female winners AND the top 3 male and female in each of the following age groups (10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&Over).

Course: A two-loop 5K with start/finish in Hayfield Park. Water stop on course.

Click the image for a larger version

On behalf of the Kingstowne Striders we thank you for your support of the 3^rd annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. “Fill the Shoes” 5K.

Online Registration is now Closed, You may still register at packet pickup:
Friday from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at
Metro Run and Walk
7261 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150

Or Race day at Hayfield Park from 6:30 - 7:45

Or

Or

Click the button below for the results from previous years:

Calling all sponsors! An annual regional signature race needs robust runner participation AND financial support from businesses and citizens to be successful and to return meaningful funds to our benefiting organizations. We have recognized sponsorship options from several hundred dollars to many thousands, and we certainly welcome more modest amounts, too. If you can donate needed products and services to the effort, we can recognize the value of this in-kind support.

Please check out our sponsor letter and options. Letter for potential sponsors

Thank You to the following Sponsors