Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is a trail running and running race on September 5, 2026 in Fincastle, VA, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA
- Price
- $40
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Join our 10th annual Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run and Walk fundraiser! This 5K race covers some of the many trails, fields, and forests on the 470 acres of Camp Bethel, making it ideal for runners who wear spikes. Your fee (and sponsors) will benefit Camp Bethel. $40.00 Participant Fee includes fully stocked water/aid stations, a race t-shirt and swag, pre-and-post-race snacks and drinks, BRUNCH, good ole fashioned PEP!, and fun for everyone. Register by August 21, 2026 to guarantee your race t-shirt! Sponsor the run to make it more fun! Join us: for health, for fellowship, and for Camp Bethel!
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buchanan, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fincastle, VA
City Elevation
1,270 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
44
Days to train
- Race
- Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fincastle than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
Sep 5, 2026