5TH Annual
5th Annual JMU PASS Charity 5K
5th Annual JMU PASS Charity 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Harrisonburg, VA, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The JMU Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) is bringing back a meaningful 5K on campus at James Madison University with its 5th Annual Charity 5K to benefit Open Doors and the Blue Ridge Free Clinic. Open Doors provides year-round overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness as well as daytime drop-in services for the public at the Navigation Center. Blue Ridge Free Clinic provides critical healthcare services to hundreds of members of the Harrisonburg community who would otherwise have nowhere else to turn for assistance. Harrisonburg community members and JMU students, faculty + staff are all invited to a unifying event open to all skill levels of walkers and runners.
CHECK-IN: 8:30-9 AM RACE START: 9:15 AM
The start/finish line is located directly behind the Festival Conference and Student Center.
The 5K features a scenic route through East Campus. Parking is available for those without a JMU parking permit.
PRIZES AWARDED TO MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS & FIRST PLACE FINISHERS!
POST-RACE SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!
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
64°
Typical Low
40°
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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86
Days to train
- Race
- 5th Annual JMU PASS Charity 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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5th Annual JMU PASS Charity 5K
Oct 24, 2026