Gainesville High School, Gainesville VA
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
Come join the Gainesville High School community as we kick off our 3rd Annual Cardinal 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Gainesville High School PTSO. The PTSO at Gainesville strives to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social environment of the Cardinal community by volunteering in the classroom, assist with funding school projects, and organizing student and staff events to boost morale and support school and family socialization. If you cannot attend but wish to still support the Gainesville PTSO, consider our race sponsorship opportunities.
📅 Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Warm up begins at 8:45 AM)
- Location: Gainesville High School, Event starts at football field
- Timing: Provided by 5Runners Racing
👨👩👦 Who Can Participate
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Strollers: Welcome
- Pets: Please no dogs
- Community: Support from the Gainesville High School PTSO
💵 Registration Costs
- 18 and under: $20.00
- Early Bird Registration: January 1 to February 28 - $35.00
- General Registration: March 1 to May 22 - $40.00
- Day of Event: May 23 - $50.00
🎽 Race Day Information
Race bib and packet pickup will be on Race day starting at 7:30 AM.
All those registered by May 3rd will be guaranteed a T-Shirt and the first 100 finishers will receive a customized Cardinal Finisher Medal. Race finishers will also receive a free 12oz Kona Ice.
🏅 Award Ceremony
Award ceremony will begin directly following the conclusion of the 5K Run/Walk. Race Overall male/female and overall in categories Youth, Adult, and Senior will be awarded.
🎉 Race Contest
Dress up in your most patriotic race gear for a chance to win a Visa Gift Card.
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