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Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
10K Run · 5K Run/Walk · VIRTUAL 10K & more

From the Organizer

5K / 10K "IN PERSON"  REGISTRATION:
$25 || Individual ||  4/15 - 8/31
$30 || Individual || 9/1 - 9/10
$35 || Individual || 9/11 - 9/12

VIRTUAL 5K / 10K REGISTRATION:
$25 || Individual ||  4/15 - 8/31
$30 || Individual || 9/1 - 9/10
$35 || Individual || 9/11 - 9/12

HAVE YOUR VIRTUAL RACE PACKET MAILED TO YOU.
We are pleased to offer USPS Priority Shipping, for an additional fee of $10.00, to those unable to pick up their packet at our packet pickup and/or who live outside our area. The deadline for this option to receive your packet by virtual race weekend is September 3rd.

10K Race Description (RUN ONLY):
The 10K begins at the Main Street Plaza on the High Bridge State Park Trail in Farmville, Virginia. This out-and-back course runs in the direction of the old Farmville train station. The grade is relatively flat. The surface is fine, crushed gravel. Timing and scoring of the 10K run will be provided. The 10K and the 5K events start together at 8:30 am.  Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall male & female finishers and top finishers in each age category that participated in the 10K. Categories for men and women include: 18 & under, 19 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 - 69, and 70 & over.

5K Run/Walk Description (RUN & WALK):
The 5K begins at the Main Street Plaza on the High Bridge State Park Trail in Farmville, Virginia. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in the 5K and will be ranked together. This out-and-back course runs in the direction of the old Farmville train station. The grade is relatively flat. The surface is fine, crushed gravel. The 10K and the 5K events start together at 8:30 am.  Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall male & female finishers and the top finishers in each age category.  Categories for men and women include: 18 & under, 19 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 - 69, and 70 & over.

Disqualification: 
Participants must complete the event distance they have registered for.  A participant who is registered for the 10K and participates in the 5K during the event will be disqualified. A participant who is registered for the 5K and finishes the 10K will be disqualified.

Registration/Packet Pickup:
Friday, September 11th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm || Farmville Parks and Recreation Department Office 124 South Street, Farmville, VA  ||  Saturday, September 12th (RACE DAY) 7:30 am - 8:15 am, Main Street Plaza, 311 Main Street, Farmville, VA  23901

Event Day Parking:
Recommended parking is the Depot Street municipal parking lot located across from our start/finish line. (intersection of Depot St. and North Main)

T-Shirts:  
Guaranteed to all participants registered by September 1st. Extra shirts will be ordered and available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.

Awards:
10K Overall - Top 3 M/F, 10K Age Groups -Top 3 M/F  18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 & over.
5K Overall Top 3 M/F, 5K Age Groups Top 3 M/F  18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 - 69, 70 & over.
There are no awards for our virtual events.

VIRTUAL RESULTS:
1.  COMPLETE YOUR 5K or 10K,  Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13th
2.  UPLOAD YOUR RESULTS via the RunSignUp website
3.  RECEIVE A  T-SHIRT!

Participants will have the ability to report their results, for their event, directly to our RunSignUp Results page.
Instructions will be emailed to participants during race week and will also be found on our registration page.

Results:  Event results can be found on race day on our RunSignUp event page or RiversideRunners.com

Distances & Pricing

10K Run8:30 AMRegister →
5K Run/Walk8:30 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL 10K8:30 AMRegister →
VIRTUAL 5K8:30 AMRegister →
10K Hand Cycle8:30 AMRegister →
5K Hand Cycle8:30 AMRegister →

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About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run?
Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run is a running event held in Farmville, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Farmville, VA at 311 Main Street, Farmville, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run

Sep 12, 2026

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