Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

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601 S Main st., Galax VA

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ 38th Annual Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

🕙 Starting Times

10:00 am: 5K Run (3.1 miles)
9:00 am: 1-Mile Race for kids 12 & under

📝 Registration

When: 8:00 - 9:45 am Saturday, October 17, 2026
Where: Gymnasium at Felts’ Park
5K Run registration: Closes promptly at 9:45 am
1-Mile Kid’s Race registration: Closes at 8:45 am

💰 Entry Fee

$20.00: 5K if postmarked by October 14, 2026
$25.00: October 15 through Race Day
Entry includes: An attractive t-shirt
1-Mile Kid’s Race: Free - no t-shirt

Awards

Overall winners: Receive special awards along with their overall awards
Age group awards: For 1st, 2nd & 3rd each age group, both Male/Female
No Double-dipping awards: Higher award will be given if Master Runner (40+) places in the overall standings
Bonus Awards: For breaking the Male/Female Overall & Master’s course records

🏅 Race Course

The Galax Autumn Days 5K Run and 1-Mile Kid’s Race both start and finish in Felts’ Park at 601 South Main Street, Galax, VA. The 5K course is flat as it follows Chestnut Creek with a ½ mile stretch of the course being run on the New River State Park.

👥 Age Groups - Male/Female

10 & Under
11 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 & Over

📜 Course Records

Thomas Curtin: 14:40 (2014)
Natalie Sherbak: 16:58 (2008)

🗺️ Directions to 5K Race

Exit 14, I-77 at US 58. Go west 58 until the intersection of US 58 and Rt. 89 take a left on Rt. 89 (Main Street) and go 8 blocks. Felts’ Park is located on the left. Race begins and ends in the Felts’ Park area.