Army Birthday 6.14k

Located just south of the Capital Beltway in Lorton, this beautiful race course includes a mixture of forested and open meadow singletrack meandering through 1600 acres of the former prison grounds. The race starts and ends under the old guard towers at the Workhouse Arts Center, which is the site of the former Lorton Reformatory. The course is one of our least technical and most of it is on singletrack that is a mix of dirt and crushed stone. The only short pavement sections are at the beginning and end of the race. There are no extended climbs, but lots of short ups and downs.

Race Date: Sunday October 4, 2026

Course Length: 5.4 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps)

Charity partnership

During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Homestretch. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services Homestretch provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.

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".

Event details and schedule

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!

11th Annual George Washington Patriot Run

5K & 10-Miler

Presented by Lockheed Martin

Sunday, September 13, 2026

10 Miler: 7:15 am

5K: 7:30 am

Our race features a 10-Miler and 5K course that welcomes all runners to participate in person!

The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is a 25-mile-long stretch of highway that runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, VA, northwest to McLean, VA. It is one of the most beautiful and iconic stretches of highway in the nation. The racecourse uses both lanes of a 5-mile section of the GWMP between the GW Parkway Circle and W. Boulevard Drive. George Washington's Mount Vernon is grateful to the National Park Service for permitting the Patriot Run to use the GWMP.

All participants will receive a commemorative George Washington Patriot Run technical t-shirt and a spectacular finisher medal engraved with George Washington's bust. Awards will be presented to 1st place overall, by age division, and for the Military/First Responder categories.

The Finish Festival will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner. Thank you for choosing to run with us. We hope you enjoy the race!

Fast Facts - more information can be found on the FAQ page

*Online registration will remain open until 7:00 am on Race Day.

*Free round-trip shuttle service will be available between Alexandria, VA, and Mount Vernon on race morning. See the FAQ for more details.

*A limited number of reserved parking spots at George Washington's Mount Vernon will be available for purchase during registration. *There is no additional on-site parking available without purchasing a Parking Pass.

*Kiss n Ride will open at 5:00 am at the Mount Vernon Post Office. This location is drop-and-go only.

*No in-person registration or in-person payment will be accepted at packet pick-up. Participants must register and pay online.

If you have questions and or comments, please contact us at [email protected].

Registration fees

All active-duty public safety personnel, including police, fire, EMTs, and members of the military (including veterans), receive a $5.00 discount as George Washington's Mount Vernon's token of appreciation.

In-Person 5K:

Register February 16 - March 31: $42.00

Register April 1 - August 14: $52.00

Register August 15 - September 13: $62.00

In-Person 10-Miler:

Register February 16 - March 31: $65.00

Register April 1 - August 14: $72.00

Register August 15 - September 13 $82.00

In-person registration includes the chance to run along the beautiful George Washington Memorial Parkway, plus access to the Finish Festival featuring music, food, and beverage concessions, and complimentary bananas, bottled water, and a beer for each runner (21+). Runners also receive free admission to George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

All participants are invited to tour the interior of George Washington’s Mansion after completing the race. Show your race bib for entry into the Mansion line on the Bowling Green.

Click here to view the Patriot Run FAQ

George Washington Patriot Run | George Washington's Mount Vernon

BUILT FOR DEEP BACKYARD PERFORMANCES The Capital Backyard Ultra is designed specifically for runners chasing high-mileage backyard performances. With a runnable rolling daytime loop, fast paved night loop, and a highly experienced field, Capital has become a proving ground for serious backyard athletes.The event combines elite competition with one of the most comfortable setups in the sport. Runners stage beneath a massive on-site pavilion that provides protection from heat and rain, with all crew setups located just seconds from the starting corral.Our aid station is staffed by two professional chefs who are also experienced ultrarunners and understand the demands of multi-day racing. Starting at noon on Saturday, runners will be welcomed back each yard with premium food, refreshments, and race support designed to keep them moving deep into the race.Capital has already produced standout performances on the international backyard stage. In 2026:- Haroldas Subertas set a new Lithuanian

national backyard record with 64 yards- Harol Samir Baca Ponce established a new Honduran national backyard record- Marty Fox set a new world record for the 75–79 age group Event Details The Capital Backyard Ultra will be held at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area at 10702 Harley Rd. in Lorton, Virginia, a suburb of Washington DC. The event will begin at 8am on Saturday, March 20, 2027, and proceed until only one runner is remaining. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan National Airport, DCA (30 minutes.) The second closest airport is IAD (40 minutes.) Backyard Ultra Rules The Backyard Ultra format is intentionally simple. The rules exist primarily to ensure fair competition and to allow race officials to clearly track who is still participating at all times.At its core, the format requires only three things:* Be in the starting corral when the bell rings* Start with the bell* Complete the loop within the hourEverything else flows from those principles.THE COURSEA Backyard Ultra

consists of a 4.167-mile (6.7056 km) loop. Each completed loop, or “yard,” begins precisely one hour after the previous one.STARTING CORRAL & STARTSAll runners must be inside the starting corral at the bell in order to continue. The corral remains the same size throughout the event and is designed to accommodate the entire field.Warning whistles will sound:* Three minutes before the start* Two minutes before the start* One minute before the startThe bell signifies the official start of the yard. There are no late starts.DURING THE YARDOnce a yard begins:* Runners may not leave the course except for restroom use* No non-participants, including eliminated runners, are permitted on the course* No personal aid may be received during the yard* No pacing is allowed* No artificial aids, including trekking poles, are permittedEach yard must be completed in less than one hour to count.To simplify the rules, runners should think of the format this way:* Whatever you have when the yard starts, keep it

until the finish* Whatever you do not have when the yard starts, wait until the yard is complete to get it* Aid, crew support, clothing changes, food, and equipment adjustments all occur between yards, not during themRunners may share supplies or assistance only with other competitors who are actively participating in the same yard.CREWS AND SPECTATORSCrew members and spectators must remain out of the active course area.As Laz has emphasized repeatedly, crews going out onto the course to meet runners creates unnecessary opportunities for rule violations, including unintended pacing or aid exchanges. In the Backyard format, even innocent mistakes can result in disqualification.Nothing good happens by entering the course during an active yard!Once runners complete a yard and before the next bell sounds, runners and crews may use that recovery time however they choose.RESULTS & WINNER- The winner is the final runner to successfully complete one more yard than every other participant.- All

other runners are technically recorded as DNF.- Official results will list the total number of yards completed by each participant.- If no runner can complete an additional yard beyond the rest of the field, there is no winner. Entry To be considered for entry, runners should register on Ultrasignup and join the waitlist. Invitations will be issued on a rolling basis until the field reaches capacity.Automatic entry will be given to:- Runners who have completed a 100-mile race- Previous Capital Backyard Ultra participantsBeginning December 1, 2026, runners who have completed a 50-mile race may also receive entry invitations if spots remain available.The field is intentionally limited to 65 runners in order to preserve the competitive atmosphere and high level of runner support that define the Capital experience.The all-inclusive entry fee for 2027 is $225 and includes:- Dedicated 12x12 crew/tent space- Overnight Camping Friday night- Chef-supported aid station and race food- Premium food and

refreshments throughout the event- Official Boco Gear race hat- Official race shirt Elite Runners (48+ yards) Elite Backyard runners, please contact me PRIOR TO ENTRY so I can set up a discount code. If you fall into this category and would like a discount, please do not enter until after you reach out to me. Thank you! Event's current local time: 5:25 AM ET