Holiday 5k Run - 5K Ruck

Holiday 5k Run - 5K Ruck

Dec 5, 2026Ridgeway, VA, United States

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Distance

3.1 mi

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Terrain

Road

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About this run

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.

Typical conditions

For events around December 2026 in Ridgeway, VA, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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Getting there

This event is listed in Ridgeway, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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