GNSO Thanksgiving 5K Race is a running race on November 17–30, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA, with an entry fee of $30.
Run Together. Give Back.
Join us for a Thanksgiving-season fundraiser supporting GNSO at UVA!
Choose Your Challenge
IN-PERSON 5K
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Check-in: 9:00–9:45 AM
Race starts: 10:00 AM
Location: Track near 1015 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Enjoy:
A commemorative T-shirt
Hot chocolate
Doughnuts
Community, fitness, and fun
Separate awards for the fastest in-person participants
VIRTUAL 5K
November 17–30, 2026
Complete one continuous 5K walk or run wherever you are. Enter your completion date, distance, and elapsed time directly through RunSignup.
Virtual participants are eligible for separate awards.
Registration: $30
Registration includes:
5K participation
Commemorative T-shirt
Eligibility for awards
Support for GNSO at UVA
T-Shirt Pickup
T-shirts will be available:
Race day: Saturday, November 21
Tuesday, December 1: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Friday, December 4: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Pickup location: McLeod Hall
Register Today
Registration and guaranteed T-shirt order deadline: November 10, 2026
Proceeds benefit GNSO at UVA, subject to applicable university policies and approved event expenses.
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
57°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charlottesville 2w, 2 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
480 ft
Nearest Airport
CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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GNSO Thanksgiving 5K Race
Nov 17, 2026