Brighter Paths Trail 5K
Brighter Paths Trail 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Mendota, VA, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Location
- 2562 Mendota Rd., Mendota, VA
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
1:00 pm. Communities In Schools Appalachian Highlands presents the 1st Annual Brighter Paths Trail 5K. This event is also presented by Greendale and Valley Institute Elementary Schools and their school running programs. Starting from the Mendota Community Center and running on the Mendota Trail, this will be the most beautiful run in the area with breathtaking sights of the North Fork of the Holston River. Proceeds will be divided equally between the Mendota Kids Club and St. Jude.
Events
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
57°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bristol Tri City Ap, 17 mi from the venue.
About Mendota, VA
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 113 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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64
Days to train
- Race
- Brighter Paths Trail 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 2562 Mendota Rd., Mendota, VA
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Brighter Paths Trail 5K
Nov 21, 2026