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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
340 Speedway Rd, Ridgeway VA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
35–51°F · some rain risk
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About this race
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.
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