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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Galax, VA

  • 1 mi
  • 5K
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About the race

38th Annual Galax Autumn Days 5k Run STARTING TIMES 10:00 am - 5K Run (3.1 miles) 9:00 am - 1-Mile Race for kids 12 & under REGISTRATION 8:00 - 9:45 am Saturday, October 17, 2026 in the gymnasium at Felts’ Park.  5K Run registration closes promptly at 9:45 am and for the 1-Mile Kid’s Race at 8:45 am. ENTRY FEE $20.00 for the 5K if postmarked by October 14, 2026.  $25.00 October 15 through Race Day. Entry includes an attractive t-shirt. 1-Mile Kid’s Race Free - no t-shirt. AWARDS Overall winners will receive special awards along with their overall awards Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd each age group both Male/Female. No Double-dipping awards.  Higher award will be given if Master Runner (40+) places in the overall standings.   Bonus Awards will be given for breaking the Male/Female Overall & Master’s course records.  There will continue to be one award for the top Super Master winner (Age 60 +) both male and female.  If Super Master’s winners place in the overall or the Masters Div. they are not eligible for the Super Master award No Double-dipping awards in age groups/masters divisions.   RACE COURSE The Galax Autumn Days 5K Run and 1-Mile Kid’s Race both start and finish in Felts’ Park at 601 South Main Street, Galax, VA.  The 5K course is flat as it follows Chestnut Creek with a ½ mile stretch of the course being run on the New River State Park. AGE GROUPS - MALE/FEMALE 10 & Under            35 - 39              65 - 69 11 - 14                    40 - 44              70 - 74 15 - 19                    45 - 49              75 - 79 20 - 24                    50 - 54              80 & Over 25 - 29                    55 - 59                              30 – 34                    60 - 64               COURSE RECORDS Thomas Curtin                 14:40 (2014)  Natalie Sherbak                16:58 (2008) DIRECTIONS TO 5K RACE Exit 14, I-77 at US 58.  Go west 58 until the intersection of US 58 and Rt. 89 take a left on Rt. 89 (Main Street) and go 8 blocks.  Felts’ Park is located on the left.  Race begins and ends in the Felts’ Park area. Race Director: Tony Quesenberry [email protected]

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