First Annual Fairy Stone 5K
First Annual Fairy Stone 5K is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Stuart, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Friends of Fairy Stone State Park will hold their First Annual Fairy Stone 5K on October 3rd, 2026 at 9:00am (rain or shine.) At 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
A beautiful course through Fairy Stone State Park with rolling hills on a paved road. Fairy costumes are highly encouraged! Bring the family and enjoy the park after the race!
First, second, and third place awards will be given out for the top three male and females in the race. In addition to awards presented to the top three male and female participants in ten-year age groups. Separate awards will be given out to the first, second, and third male and female participants in the rucking category.
$25 early registration through September 6, 2026
$30 after September 5, 2026
FREE for all students (Pre K - College)
Sign up by September 5 to guarantee your T-shirt!
Packet pickup and late registrations will be on 10/02/26 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the upper beach parking lot in the park. Late registration and packet up will continue on 10/03/26 from 7:00am to 8:30am in the upper beach parking lot also. The Factory Roast mobile coffee truck will be on site for the duration of race activities.
More up to date details are available on our Facebook page, including the course map.
For any questions please contact the race director at fairystonefriends@gmail.com.
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
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Philpott Dam 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stuart, VA
City Elevation
1,278 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
- October 3, 2026
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First Annual Fairy Stone 5K
Oct 3, 2026