bishopsevents.com/event/2026-in-their-shoes-5k/ Points count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event. Come out and enjoy this scenic 5k course through the trails of Burke Lake Park! Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event. Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page. In Person Runners Receive: Finisher’s Medal, Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event Charity Information The Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) intervenes in the lives of Iraqi kids who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. Across Iraq – from Baghdad to Mosul and Fallujah – ICF provides loving care to orphans and vulnerable children through education, legal protection, nutrition, rescue from the streets and child labor, medical and disability care, and more. ICF is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian US based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity (26-1394773). Learn more about us here. Race Start Times 5k – 9am Registration Fees 5K Early Bird – $25, until May 31; $30, June 1 – August 23; $35, Aug 24 – Aug 29. Virtual no medal/shirt – $15, until May 31; $20, June 1 – August 23; $25, Aug 24 – Aug 29. T-shirts in your nominated size are guaranteed to runners registered before August 19. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but sizes are on a first-come first-served basis. T-Shirt Design T-shirt design for the race is available here as soon as it has been approved. Race Medal Design Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on the Bishops Events Facebook page or our Instagram page.
This route is mostly paved with a short section of gravel for runners to go through. There are limited elevation gains along the route. For races from this shelter that include a 10k, the 10k is out-and-back twice.
Back of the Pack Time: 11:00
What is the Back of the Pack (BOTP)? It is not a cut off time, it is actually a series we have geared towards people who average higher than the BOTP listed above. This allows runners of similar pace to compete with each other and get series points. Visit Bishop’s events FAQ for more information about this and other questions you may have. bishopsevents.com/series-faqs/
Live Race Results
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.
Runner tracking is now available when you sign up for a race with Bishop’s Events. Click on the green SMS button (see example below) at the end of your registration and have your race updates sent to your mobile device as well as those of your friends & family so they can track your race progress.
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).
Photos
We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event.
Social Media Challenge
On Tuesdays, we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend. The winner will receive 50% off a future race! Make sure to tag us in your race photos at:
Instagram: BishopsEventsLLC
Facebook: BishopsEvents
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup is available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.
Race Day Registration
There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
Water Stations
Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.7 & 2.4. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be located by the parking lot at Shelter A.
Volunteers
Volunteers should arrive approximately 60 minutes before the first race kicks off. We will assign volunteer tasks on race morning (water station, course marshals, finish line support, etc). You can find parking information under “Directions to Parking” with a latitude and longitude pin for where to meet.
Weather Policy
Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page. Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions. All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes. In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event.
Refunds & Transfers
To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.
Directions to Parking
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
