Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k

Race Overview

• Event Name: Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k
• Date: 2025-12-06
• Location: 1516 Oakwood St., Bedford, VA
• Website: Register Here

Event Details

• Celebration: 46 years of festive tradition
• Participation: Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
• Youth Event: Children invited to the "Peaks Junior" 1 Mile
• Support: Proceeds benefit the Bedford Area YMCA's Financial Aid program

Start Times

• 5k (Live): 8:30 AM
• 1 Mile "Junior Peaks": approx. 9:45 AM
• Registration: Paper registration not available
• Team Registration: All team members must register before race day

Registration Fees

• 5K In-Person: $25 (thru 10/12) | $30 (10/13-12/5) | $35 Race Day
• Virtual 5K: $25
• 1 Mile "Junior Peaks": $12 (thru 10/19) | $15 (10/20-12/6)
• Virtual Peaks Jr. 1 Mile: $12

Refund Policy

• Fees: Non-transferable & non-refundable
• Entry Limits: Only the registered person can use the entry
• Deferral: Entries cannot be deferred to future events

T-Shirts

• Guarantee: Long sleeve t-shirts guaranteed for registrations by November 17th
• Availability: T-shirts available post-deadline at packet pickup

Packet Pickup

• Thursday (12/4): 12-6 PM at Bedford Area Family YMCA
• Friday (12/5): 12-6 PM at Bedford Area Family YMCA
• Saturday (12/6): 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM at Bedford Baptist Church
• Proxy Pickup: Someone else can pick up your packet

Assisted Participants

• Push Strollers: Allowed for appropriate participants
• Registration: Both participant and pusher must register
• Start Time: Assisted participants start prior to the 5K
• Ranking: Ranked separately from the 5k event

Awards

• Ceremony: Held after both events
• Results: Found on RunSignUp page
• Top Awards: Top 4 Overall M/F, Top Overall Masters M/F, Top 3 in each age group
• Chip Timing: This is a chip timed event using MyLaps Race Bib Technology

Team Competition

• Eligibility: Minimum of 5 members to form a team
• Competition Type: Lowest cumulative time of the 5 members
• Deadline: Team registration ends 12/5 at 6:00 PM
• Race Day Updates: No team members will be added on race day

Age Groups

• Custom Medals: Awarded for age group categories
• 5K Categories: Ranging from 12 & under to 80 & up
• Junior 1 Mile Age Groups: 0-5, 6-8, 9-12
• Ranking: Based on "chip" time

Race Course

• Start/Finish: Located at Bedford Baptist Church
• Route: Follows Bedford Loop with several turns
• Community Impact: 100% of proceeds assist low and fixed-income families
• YMCA Programs: Supports Health & Wellness and Childcare programs