Choose your distance (10K, 5K, or 1-mile), enlist your running buddies, and usher in 2018 by putting your best foot forward (again and again and again)! A wintry trail run at Conway Robinson State Forest is the perfect start to your new year, whether you want to jump start a fitness program or compete out in front of the pack. 

Location

Conway Robinson State Forest, 13300 Lee Hwy Gainesville, VA 20155
Race Parking: 13575 Heathcote Blvd, Gainesville, VA 20155

Schedule

Race Day, Monday, January 1, 2018
8:00-9:30 AM: On-site packet pickup at 13575 Heathcote Blvd Gainesville, VA 20155 (parking & packet pickup)
10:00 AM: 5K and 10K races start
10:05 AM:  1-mile run starts

10:45 am: 5K awards
11:15 AM: 10K awards

Timing, Categories, and Awards

The 10K and 5K races will be timed using a BibChip system. The 1 mile is not timed. There are no course time limits or cut offs.

Categories are 5K and 10K 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Male and Female in the following age groups: 15 and younger, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 plus. We do not ship awards. 
 

We don't want to hold you up in the cold after you cross the finish line, so we will have a rolling awards ceremony (starting about 20 minutes after the first finisher crosses). Once you have crossed the finish line, stop by the timing booth, where you can print out a slip of your time and placement. If you placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in your category, swing by the awards table with your slip. We'll hand you your award , and you'll be able to take pictures on the podium if you like.

Fees

10K

• $30.00 (Until 11/27/2017)

• $35.00 (Until 12/11/2017)

• $40.00 (Until 12/25/2017)

• $45.00 (Until 12/31/2017)

• $50.00 (On site)

5K

• $25.00 (Until 11/27/2017)

• $30.00 (Until 12/11/2017)

• $35.00 (Until 12/25/2017)

• $40.00 (Until 12/31/2017)

• $45.00 (On site)

1-Mile Fun Run

• $20.00 (Until 11/27/2017)

• $25.00 (Until 12/11/2017)

• $30.00 (Until 12/25/2017)

• $35.00 (Until 12/31/2017)

• $40.00 (On site)

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If you register within 14 days of the race you are not guaranteed a shirt, but you will still get a cool piece of swag!

(RunSignUp charges a small fee in addition to the entry fee for online registration)

Who Is Racing

Click here to see who is racing

Packet Pickup

All race packet pickup will take place on Monday, January 1, starting at 8:00 am at the race parking site: 13575 Heathcote Blvd Gainesville, VA 20155

Course Maps

The race course will be one loop for the 5K and two loops for the 10K. The 1-mile fun run will be on a marked trail on the course. Click here for course map.

Gear

You will need a pair of running shoes and your normal running attire. Dress warmly, and consider bringing along a pair of warm and dry socks and shoes.

Parking

We will have someone directing traffic to the parking location, which is 13575 Heathcote Blvd, Gainesville, VA 20155.

The heart of a great event is the volunteers.  If you have a passion for helping out and are interested in volunteering for this event, click here to signup.  We have options for individuals, groups, and families.  Donations to charities  are available.  Looking to complete service hours?  We can help you out with that, too.

Results and Photos

Results can be found here and race-day photos can be found here. Amazing job! 

Cancellations and Transfers

Please click here for our cancellation and transfer policy.