
From the Organizer
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Purcell Park (41 Monument Ave., Harrisonburg, VA).
Registration Prices 5k: $25 early bird (May 20 - June 4). $30 regular (June 5 - September 10).
Registration Prices Kids Fun Run: $15 early bird (May 20 - June 4). $20 regular (June 5 - September 10).
IMPORTANT DATES
WHAT IS IT?
The Harvest Hustle is a great way to kick off autumn with your friends, family, and neighbors! The 5k will be professionally chip-timed by our friends at VA Momentum. Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are welcome, strollers too! Whether you're working on your PR or looking for an autumn activity the whole family can enjoy we hope you'll join us! The Kids Fun Run starts at 10:30am and the 5k will begin promptly at 11am! All proceeds benefit athletes at Cornerstone Christian School in Harrisonburg, including the construction of a new outdoor track on campus!
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
79°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
51,492
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,382 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 83 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
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87
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Harvest Hustle : Run the Race
Sep 12, 2026