Hog Jog
Hog Jog is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Smithfield, VA, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (69 days to go)
- Location
- 301 Jericho Rd, Smithfield, VA
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Hog Jog 2026 brings the community together for a fun, family-friendly race day in the heart of Smithfield. Choose your perfect way to move, race the in-person 5K along the gorgeous trails of Windsor Castle Park, watch your young runners shine in the Piglet Kids Run, or crush miles anywhere you like with our new Virtual 5K option. Race Medal and T-shirt are included.
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
73°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Smithfield, VA
City Elevation
67 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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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.
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.
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.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Smithfield than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Hog Jog
Oct 10, 2026