Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k
Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Bridgewater, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Our annual 5k race on Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026) begins and ends at Sandy Bottom Park (602 East College Street). This is home to the Town's miniature golf course and par-3 course. We welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels. T-shirts are guaranteed to those registered by Sunday, August 16, 2026. After that, t-shirts will be available while supplies last. Prizes for overall winners and age groups will be awarded. Pre-registration is $15 per entry for ages 17 & under and $25 for ages 18 & over until August 16. After that date, fees increase to $20 (ages 17 & under) and $30 (ages 18 & over) per entry. All participants can play mini-golf and par-3 golf for free that day! Just show your bib number, and you and your family can play miniature golf and/or par-3 golf.
You can register online until the race begins at 8:00 am on Monday, September 7st.
We are excited to again partner with the American Cancer Society! Please consider making a donation when you register for the race.
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bridgewater, VA
City Elevation
1,356 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k
- Date
- September 7, 2026
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Town of Bridgewater "Race to the Bottom" 5k
Sep 7, 2026