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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
James Madison University East Campus, Harrisonburg VA
5K
60–82°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
65–85°F
dry
2024
49–81°F
dry
2023
66–95°F
dry
2022
65–85°F
rain
2021
61–81°F
dry
2020
53–80°F
dry
2019
65–85°F
dry
2018
63–94°F
dry
2017
55–65°F
rain
2016
60–87°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Sep 6
Sunny · 50–72°F
Sunday, Sep 6starts near 50°F · 42% chance of rain · wind up to 16 mph
About this race
Event Overview
VA Momentum and JMU Valor have teamed up to bring back a meaningful 5K on campus at James Madison University to commemorate September 11th and honor student heroes.
Event Details
- Date: September 6, 2026
- Location: James Madison University East Campus, Harrisonburg, VA
- URL: Race Sign Up
- Type: 5K Chip-Timed Run
Participation
Harrisonburg community members and JMU students, faculty + staff are all invited to a unifying event open to all skill levels of walkers and runners.
Course Information
- Route: Scenic route on east campus.
- Start/Finish Line: Located directly behind the Festival Conference and Student Center.
- Parking: Available for those without a JMU parking permit.
Course map
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