
From the Organizer
Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K Road Race
Date: June 27, 2026
Start Time: 9:00AM
Location: Start and Finish – 4th Street in front of Wytheville Recreation Center
Race Day Registration: 7:45AM – 8:45AM on 4th Street
Entry Fee: $30.00 - Pre-registration:
$35.00 - Day of Race: At race event registration
All entrants will be divided into the following 20 divisions (gender/age brackets):
Gender: Male or Female
Age Brackets: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79 and 80 and Over.
1) First, second and third place finishers will receive an award in each age group, in addition to 1st and 2nd and 3rd overall male and female.
2) Registrants will receive a Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K tee shirt (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST).
Walkers and strollers always welcomed! No dogs permitted.
**************************************T-shirts ONLY available to registrants who register BEFORE June 17, 2026*****************************
Events
Weather
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
59°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wytheville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,224
as of 2023
Elevation
2,294 ft
Nearest Airport
BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport · 59 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K
Jun 27, 2026