Hosted by Sole Focus Running

 

Date: July 4th, 2026
Start time: 7:30 am
Location: Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Ave., Staunton, VA
 

 

Description:

Join us on this fun, lightly rolling course through Gypsy Hill Park for Staunton's largest and most competitive 5k race. This race draws great crowd support as spectators start arriving for the parade that follows. Race participants will receive a race shirt, while supplies last, and awards will go to the top three overall winners as well as the top age group winners. All profits benefit the Salvation Army's Neediest Families Program. This is a rain or shine event.

 

Registration:

Register by 5/27: $25 (guaranteed unisex t-shirt option)

5/28-6/30: $30 (t-shirts while supplies last)

7/1- 7/4: $35 (register ONLINE ONLY up until 7 am race day)

 

Packet pick-up: Early Packet Pick Up will take place at Sole Focus Running Shop, 210 N Central Ave, Staunton  on July 3, 4pm-6pm. Race Day packet pick-up, 6:30-7:15 am at Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton,VA.  The first 250 registrants to pick up their packets the day before the race will receive a special swag bag from HOKA! 

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Awards:
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, and to the top winner in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-36, 37-45, 46-55, 56-65, 66 & over.

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