Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys - Virtual or In-Person

Firebolt 5K and Race of 100 Harrys – In-Person & Virtual Options for 2026

You asked, we listened! Over the years, your feedback has told us loud and clear: you're ready for a break from house-color t-shirts. This year, every participant will receive a Luna Lovegood–inspired race tee, designed to perfectly match this year's brand-new medal — and every shirt will be the same eye-catching color. Don't worry, house pride is still very much alive! We're introducing house-color bibs so you can proudly represent your house on race day. We can't wait to bring you fresh excitement this year!

Both the Firebolt 5K and the Race of 100 Harrys offer in-person and virtual options—run your race your way!

✨ And for our youngest wizards and witches:
Every Race of 100 Harrys participant will earn a brand new Luna inspired medal! 🦅 A magical reward for a 1K well run.

In-Person Participants

• Location: Join us for the 9th Annual Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys in scenic Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA.
• Experience: Gypsy Hill Park offers a fairly flat and fast paved 5k experience.
• Event Time: Race festivities will begin at 8am on Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
• Activities: We will have free train rides on the Gypsy Hill Express, photo ops at our 9 and ¾ platform, free duck and fish food, and plenty of shade and space to hang out.

Timed Race Only Option

Show up and RUN! Pick up your bib the morning of the event. This option includes your bib and professionally chip timed race - no finishers medal or t-shirt.

Virtual Participants

• T-Shirt: Will you still get a cool t-shirt? Yes
• Medal: Will you still receive our iconic finishing medal? Yes
• Flexibility: Will you pick your course, day, and time to run? Yes
• Mailing: In September you will receive a package in the mail with your t-shirt and the cool finishers medal.

Upload your run/walk time by 12pm on Saturday, 9/26. The house with the most times uploaded will be awarded house cup points.

Race of 100 Harrys

The Race of 100 Harrys is a fast 1k designed to give young wizards a fun race experience and cool medal designed just for them. Race of 100 Harrys' finishers also receive a Luna inspired medal and t-shirt!

Schedule of Events

• 9/25/26: 12:30pm -6:30pm: In-person packet pickup at Blue Ridge CASA, 119 W, Frederick St, Staunton, VA. 24401
• 9/26/26: 8:00am – Welcome and race rules, Stonewall Brigade Bandstand, Constitution Dr, Staunton, VA 24401
• Race Start: 8:05am – Race of 100 Harrys and Firebolt 5k participants gather and move to starting lines.
• Awards: 8:55am – Closing and awards for top female and male in each age category and Best Male and Female Overall Finishers.

Parking

Parking is available along the Gypsy Hill Park Loop (600 Churchville Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) BEFORE 7:45am. Parking is also available along both sides of Thornrose Ave. (511 Thornrose Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) and near the Thomas D. Howie Memorial Armory, along 116^th Regimental Rd. Staunton, VA 24401.

Results

Visit https://www.runroanoke.com/ for timed race results.

Weather

The event is rain or shine. If a serious weather threat prevents us from safely executing the event, medals will be available for pick up on race day from 9am-11am at the Blue Ridge CASA office: 119 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401. If dangerous weather occurs at the event, a siren will sound, and volunteers will direct participants to the closest shelter.

Festival Location

The festival is located in downtown Staunton, which is a flat one-mile walk from Gypsy Hill Park. (Churchville Ave to Central Ave to Beverley Street)

Contact Information

Questions? Concerns?

Contact: Angela

Email: angela@blueridgecasa.org

More Information

Find more about the race at Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys.