2026 Race Details:

Cost: Online pre-registration is $20 until November 8. Online registration is $30 between November 9 and November 25. Race-day registration on November 26 is $45 and takes place from 7:15 to 8:15 (at the latest) at the Booker Building.

T-Shirts: Individuals who want to be guaranteed a t-shirt need to register NO LATER THAN November 12th at 11:59 p.m. to allow for AOT staff to place the t-shirt order on Friday morning, November 13th. Individuals who want a t-shirt after that time may pick up one at the race if supplies allow.  Additional shirts, if any, will be $20.

Course: The course will take you around English Park and then to the back part of the park, all adjacent to the Staunton River. This is a flat + fast 5k. It’s a beautiful way to start your Thanksgiving!

Early Packet Pickup: November 24th and 25th at Altavista YMCA (get directions)

Note:  Timeframes for early packet pickups will be from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on both days

Race Day Registration: 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM (at the latest) at Booker Building.  No registrations can occur after 8:15.

Awards: Join us in the Booker Building after the race for the following awards!

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male & Female
• Age categories (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Proceeds from this event will be reinvested into the downtown district and benefit AOT's downtown economic revitalization efforts.