5K Race For Relief
5K Race For Relief is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Harrisonburg, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (20 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 5K Race for Relief at the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale!
We look forward to seeing you Run for Relief through the Rockingham County Fairgrounds!
Register for $25 by September 20th for a FREE T-Shirt! After September 20th the price increases to $35 and you will not be guaranteed a T-Shirt! T-shirts can be picked up at check-in on race day!
Race Day Details:
Check In and In-Person Registration will be available on race day starting at 7:30AM located at the pavilion behind the auction building on the back side of the fairgrounds. All participants must check in to receive their bibs and t-shirt. The 5K will begin at 8:30AM. At 8:25 an announcement will be made for participants to make their way to the starting line located near the pavilion.
The course will be the same as previous years. It will be well marked flags and course marshals will be stationed throughout. Maps will be available for viewing at check-in.
Awards will be given at the finish line to the top 3 finishers in the following age categories: Boys 13 and Under, Girls 13 and Under, Men ages 14 and Up, and Women ages 14 and Up.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harrisonburg, VA
Population
51,492
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,382 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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20
Days to train
- Race
- 5K Race For Relief
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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5K Race For Relief
Oct 3, 2026