Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k
Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k is a running and rucking race on September 25, 2026 in Axton, VA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- September 25, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Location
- 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton, VA
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Harvest Moon 5k/8k
RACE Location:
Monogram Sports Complex
1000 Irisburg Rd
Axton, VA US 24054
Race begins and ends by the golf driving range and runs on the Dick and Willie Passage Trail.
These trails are finished with smooth paved asphalt.
Live music and beer will be available during and after the race
Parking and bathrooms will be available by the stage.
5k/8k Starts at 6:30 pm
Packet Pickup at the Martinsville YMCA Friday September 25 from Noon-4 pm and the stage from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm on Race Day
Awards: Top 3 Overall and Age group awards
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
77°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Martinsville Fltr Plt, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Axton, VA
City Elevation
1,012 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Waiting For?
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64
Days to train
- Race
- Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton, VA
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Harvest Moon Run 5k and 8k
Sep 25, 2026