Holiday 5k Run
Holiday 5k Run is a running and rucking race on December 5, 2026 in Ridgeway, VA, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Location
- 340 Speedway Rd, Ridgeway, VA
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Holiday Run Festival Presented by Lester Building Supply
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Martinsville Speedway
340 Speedway Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
5k Run/Walk/Ruck: 9:00 am
Awards will follow each event
Packet Pick Up and Registration - Friday December 4 Noon-6:00 pm at the Martinsville YMCA
RACE DAY 7:00 am- 8:30 am at the Martinsville Speedway
This December 5 event will be run in conjunction with the annual Martinsville Speedway Toy drive. The Holiday Run Festival will feature a 5K Run/walk/ ruck Races start and finish on the iconic Martinsville Speedway. This race will include serious competitors of all ages and will include the participation of a significant number of youngsters along with their coaches and mentors.
The 5K Toy Walk will be open to those who just want to walk the course and enjoy the ambience of the Speedway venue. Walkers will not be eligible for awards or race shirts and will not receive a race bib.
RUCKERS, the minimum weight will be 15 lbs. and we ask that you fill your ruck with new, unwrapped toys for the Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive. Awards will be given to top 3 males and females in the 5k.
All runners/ ruckers will receive the official tech fabric short sleeve race shirt if registered by November 20. Those registering after Nov 20 will receive shirts subject to available supply.
Participants will compete for Overall & Age Group awards in all Overall and Age group categories.
ALL participants are requested to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive.
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
54°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Martinsville Fltr Plt, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgeway, VA
City Elevation
829 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Holiday 5k Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 340 Speedway Rd, Ridgeway, 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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Holiday 5k Run
Dec 5, 2026