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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

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601 S Main st., Galax VA

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 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

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