In 5 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
90 Patriot Ln, Hillsville VA
5K · 1 Mile
50–67°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
39–56°F
dry
2024
43–63°F
dry
2023
44–66°F
dry
2022
37–61°F
dry
2021
54–74°F
dry
2020
57–62°F
rain
2019
48–71°F
dry
2018
63–69°F
rain
2017
64–75°F
rain
2016
45–66°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Cloudy · 52–74°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 52°F · 18% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Boo Ridge is back! The entire course is decorated by Carroll County Special Olympics for Halloween and members of the team appear in costume all along the route as guides and also manning the water points. Boo Ridge is the major fundraiser for the team's activities and all profits are deposited with Special Olympics VA earmarked for this local team. Many runners also choose to dress in costume; it is part of the fun, but you don't HAVE to wear a costume! Want to support Carroll County Special Olympics, but can't participate on race day?...Join our Ghostwalk!
The course begins by looping around the school and then heads into the woods behind it on an old cross country course. It is challenging, but athletes as young as 6 have done the 5K, and walkers are welcome!
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