2026 Black Friday 5k & 10k

calendar_monthNov 27, 2026
schedule8:30 AM START
5K10K
DistanceStart TimeEarly BirdStandardLate
5K9:00 AM$30$35-
10K8:45 AM$45$50-

timerBOTP Pace:11:00 min/mile

Series

Course Maps & Description

A lap course combining a technical section of trail with rocks and roots and a mostly flat light gravel dirt road. The 5k is two laps and the 10k is four laps.

Back of the Pack (BOTP)

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.

BOTP Pace: 11:00 min/mile

Race Medal Design

Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Social Media Challenge

On Tuesdays we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend. The winner receives 50% off a future race! Tag us in your race photos.

local_mallSwag & Rewards

Runners Receive
  • check_circleTechnical (Drifit) Event Shirt
  • check_circleFinisher's Medal
  • check_circleChip Timed Event
Awards
  • emoji_eventsTop 3 M/F Overall
  • emoji_eventsAge Groups (19&U, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Location & Directions

Frying Pan Park

Herndon, VA

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Logistics Hub

inventory_2 Packet Pickup

Available at the event. We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.

cloud Weather Policy

Rain or shine or sleet or snow. We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare.

wc Restrooms

Portajohns will be available near the start/finish line. Volunteers can direct you to facilities.