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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfield Grass Course on November 8th (Bill Steers 5k) | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $30$40 after Nov 3, 2026 | – |
| Anywhere Virtual 5k on November 8th (Bill Steers 5k)Virtual | 5K | Nov 8, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 3, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Charlottesville runs 35:26, about 11:24 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:56 and men in 29:45.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the Foxfield Grass Course on November 8th (Bill Steers 5k) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Foxfield Race Track, Charlottesville, VA 22901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Blue Ridge Timing) for Bill Steers 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:26 or better, the top quarter in 24:05, and half the field in 29:45; the last tenth came in after 55:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:12 | 18:58 |
| 20-29 | 23:21 | 22:08 |
| 30-39 | 25:32 | 18:18 |
| 40-49 | 36:15 | 21:08 |
| 50-59 | 38:06 | 24:34 |
| 60-69 | 33:51 | 24:26 |
| 70+ | n/a | 40:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 55 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 163 to 185 finishers, and the median time rose from 26:50 to 29:45.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 (+13%) | 29:45 | under 21:26 | 17:29 |
| 2024 | 163 | 26:50 | under 19:08 | 15:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:05, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 17 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Bill Steers 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
When and where is the race? The race starts and finishes at Scott Stadium. It begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Map of Course. I don’t want to run four miles, is it okay if I walk? YES! Participants choose to walk for many different reasons…
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The Bill Steers 5k is back again at Foxfield! This year, the race will be held during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to support our goals of raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer and survivorship. All proceeds will be used by the UVA Department of Urology in their ongoing research. Racers ages six and up can participate at whatever pace works best for them! All genders and experience levels welcome. You can read more about the course and the history of this event by clicking on the tabs above.
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