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The ICF Global "In Their Shoes 5K" is the 14th annual run/walk at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia, benefiting Iraqi orphans and vulnerable children. Participants can take part in person or virtually from anywhere in the world, with an after-party featuring snacks, music, and activities. Proceeds support the Iraqi Children Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity providing care to vulnerable children across Iraq. Awards go to the largest 5K team and the biggest fundraiser.

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Awards go to the largest 5K team and the biggest fundraiser.

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Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF)

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2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" to Benefit Iraqi Orphans & Vulnerable Children 5K
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 8:00 and 8:45 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 the parking lot at Shelter A.
$30.00
Increases Aug 23
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2026 GLOBAL "IN THEIR SHOES 5K" - VIRTUAL RACE 5K
We will post updates on locations globally where people are participating in the 5K.
$20.00
Increases Aug 23
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