TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K!
TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K! is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Mount Jackson, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
While originally planned to be only a 5K - these couch potatoes just couldn't muster the energy! For the enjoyment of ALL levels of spud muffins, we are offering a 5k AND 1k option!
Both races will check-in at Lions Park (aka Town Park - 326 Wunder Street). A visual of the route will be available ahead of time, posted online, and physically when you check-in.
5K - The race, beginning at 8AM, will begin in Lions Park and end at the Town Hall (downtown). Check-in will be from 7-7:45AM. There will be a potato bar for the 5k runners at the finish line and water stations available. All racers will receive a bag of Route 11 potato chips, a voucher for the potato bar, and a tee shirt. Beginning at 9:30, there will be a hayride to bring you back to Lions Park (or you're welcome to walk/run back - approx. .4mi). All are welcome to stick around and enjoy TaterFest (10-5PM): live music, local farmers market, the wine/brew garden, hayrides, tractor show & MORE!
1K - For our true couch potatoes! The race, beginning at 1PM, will be made up of a loop in Lions Park (smack dab in the middle of TaterFest!). Check-in will be from 12-12:45PM. All racers will receive a bag of Route 11 potato chips, a $5 coupon to Melted Dreams, and a tee shirt. This race will be marked, but untimed, and awards will only be given for best costume!
This Couch Potato 1k/5k is hosted by the Town of Mount Jackson Spud Squad and we are so grateful for our event partners:
- Valley Trail Bike & Run - sponsoring prizes for winners!
- Shenandoah Valley Runners - race & route support!
- SEARCH - hosting our potato bar!
- FCCLA - sponsoring our water stations
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Edinburg, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Jackson, VA
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K!
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K!
Sep 26, 2026