Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA
- Distance
- Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
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, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fincastle, VA
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
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk?
- Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Fincastle, Virginia on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Fincastle, Virginia at 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
Sep 5, 2026