2026 Shenandoah River 5k, 10k, & Half
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now! Come out and enjoy this scenic half-marathon, 10k and 5k in Shenandoah River State Park. We have a hilly, paved 5k route with 200ft of elevation gain starting at 9:30am, and another 5k (trail, flatter) starting at 10:45am! Walkers are welcome to attend this event. Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page .…
| Distance | Start Time | Early Bird | Standard | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 10:45 AMLimit: 9:30 | $35 | $40 | - |
| 10K | 10:30 AM | $55 | $60 | - |
| Half | 9:30 AM | $70 | $75 | - |
timerTime Limits:5K: 9:30.
Series
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.
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.
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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
Location to be announced — check back soon.
Logistics Hub
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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.
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Portajohns will be available near the start/finish line. Volunteers can direct you to facilities.
Running for a Cause
Operation Enduring Warrior
Operation Enduring Warrior is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor, empower and motivate America's wounded military service members. Our physical, mental and emotional rehabilitative cycle is modeled to overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork and perseverance; ultimately enabling Wounded Warriors' lives to go in directions they once thought impossible.
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