Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

🏃‍♂️ 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.

📧 Contact

Race Director: Tony Quesenberry
Email: tquesenberry@galaxva.com

🌐 More Information

For registration and more details, visit the Galax Autumn Days 5K Run page.