Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run Fall Foliage · 10k Run Fall Foliage
From the Organizer
The Fall Foliage race has taken place in Waynesboro for over 40 years. The course takes you on a brisk fall run through the charming neighborhoods and a scenic riverside greenway path. Fall is a beautiful time in the Shenandoah Valley and the perfect time for this family friendly race. Your registration includes aid stations along the course, finish line refreshments, and a post-race awards ceremony. Each participant will also receive a custom finishers medal and a long sleeve race shirt.
The Fall Foliage 10K is the 4th and final race in the 4-race series. Why run just one when you can run all four! To learn more and sign up for other Run the Valley race series races visit www.RuntheValley.com (Run the Valley Race Series races include:
Mad Anthony Mud Run (February)
Park to Park 1/2 Marathon (April)
Summer Sweat 5K (July)
Fall Foliage 10K (October)
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
70°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waynesboro Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waynesboro, VA
Population
22,574
as of 2023
Elevation
1,315 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 95 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Waynesboro, VA
Gypsy Hill Park Firecracker 5k
5K
10 miles away
Summer Sweat 5K & 10K Race
10K · 5K
Less than a mile away
Margarita 5K at Plaza Antigua
5K
Less than a mile away
Run the Runway
15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run?
- Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run is a running race held in Waynesboro, Virginia on October 10, 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 Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Waynesboro, Virginia at Constitution Park, Waynesboro, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fall Foliage 10K & 5K Run
Oct 10, 2026