Fast Fools 5K
Updated
Wednesday, March 31, 2027, first start 6:00 PM, in Newport News (700 Thimble Shoals Blvd #100). Distances: 5K. Entry from $5.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 2nd annual 5$ 5k raising money for THRIVE Peninsula and organized by Warwick HS IB students!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Wednesday, March 31
2027 · in 144 days
Start time
6:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd #100
Newport News, VA 23606
Area: Newport News, Hampton & Williamsburg, Hampton Roads
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$5
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Mar 31, 2027
Opened Jan 30, 2027
Race day in Newport News
Weather
64° / 42°F
Typical high and low for March 31, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newport News Intl Airport, VA (3.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 7:26 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Wednesday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
198 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Chef's Market restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- TASTE @ City Center cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Hayashi restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Saté restaurant0.1 mi
24 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Tue Mar 30
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.