Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston VA
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
🏃♂️ Event Overview
- Race Name: Osprey 10K Run / 5K Run-Walk
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Location: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston, VA
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here
🌳 About the Race
- Suitable for: Participants of all ages and activity levels
- Features: Well-marked, professionally timed course
- Sponsor: Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Inc.
- Support: Proceeds for park improvements and community outreach
- Timing: Chip timing with live results after finishing
- Post-Race Refreshments: Includes recovery drinks, fruit, and energy bars
- Awards: Top overall and age group finishers will receive awards
- Shirt Guarantee: Register by April 3 to ensure a race shirt
🏖️ Osprey 5K Details
- Time: Saturday, April 25 | 9:00-10:30 am
- Distance: 3.12 miles (GPS-measured)
- Total Elevation Gain: 217 feet
- Average Gain: ~70 feet per mile
🏞️ 5K Course Overview
- Start Location: Beach Pavilion
- Course Route: Climbs past the boat ramp and includes a moderate uphill
- Turnaround Point: Water stop at 1.5-mile mark
- Final Stretch: Eases downhill to the finish
🏔️ Osprey 10K Details
- Time: Saturday, April 25 | 9:00-10:30 am
- Distance: 6.19 miles (GPS-measured)
- Total Elevation Gain: 363 feet
- Average Gain: ~59 feet per mile
🌅 10K Course Overview
- Beginning: Same opening route as the 5K
- Second Water Stop: At the 2.8-mile mark before Discovery Center
- New Segment: Includes steepest portion of the course on Overnight Road
- Finish Line: Similar to the start with an easing downhill
🌟 Looking Forward
We look forward to seeing you on April 25!
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