Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

🏃‍♂️ 37th 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

• Date: 8:00 - 9:45 am Saturday, October 18, 2025
• Location: gymnasium at Felts’ Park
• 5K Registration: closes promptly at 9:45 am
• 1-Mile Kid’s Race Registration: closes at 8:45 am

💵 Entry Fee

• $20.00: for the 5K if postmarked by October 15, 2025
• $25.00: from October 15 through Race Day
• 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
• Awards: for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group both Male/Female
• No Double-dipping: higher award given if Master Runner (40+) places in overall standings
• Bonus Awards: for breaking Male/Female Overall & Master’s course records

🏁 Race Course

• Start/Finish: both races start and finish in Felts’ Park at 601 South Main Street, Galax, VA
• 5K Course: flat course following Chestnut Creek
• Half Mile Stretch: runs on the New River State Park

👥 Age Groups - Male/Female

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

📜 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 on US 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 Director

• Name: Tony Quesenberry
• Email: tquesenberry@galaxva.com

🔗 More Information

• Galax Autumn Days 5K Run