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When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
2562 Mendota Rd., Mendota VA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
35–55°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
54–62°F
rain
2024
32–44°F
dry
2023
48–62°F
rain
2022
22–52°F
dry
2021
32–55°F
dry
2020
40–64°F
dry
2019
35–60°F
dry
2018
30–48°F
dry
2017
36–59°F
dry
2016
30–46°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: November 21, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Location: 2562 Mendota Rd., Mendota, VA
- Race Link: Brighter Paths Trail 5K
About the Race
- Organizer: Communities In Schools Appalachian Highlands
- Annual Event: 1st Annual Brighter Paths Trail 5K
- Collaboration: Presented by Greendale and Valley Institute Elementary Schools
- Running Programs: Involvement of school running programs
Course Information
- Start Point: Mendota Community Center
- Trail: Running on the Mendota Trail
- Scenery: Breathtaking sights of the North Fork of the Holston River
- Experience: Most beautiful run in the area
Beneficiaries
- Proceeds: Divided equally between Mendota Kids Club and St. Jude
Course map
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