Valentine's Day 5k

💖 Valentine’s Day 5K

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with miles, smiles, and a little friendly competition at the Valentine’s Day 5K — a fun, fast, and family-friendly race that’s perfect for couples, friends, teams, and solo runners alike.

The course is a scenic mix of road and trail, giving you the best of both worlds — smooth pavement for settling into a rhythm and natural trail sections that make the run feel relaxed and fun. It’s a great balance for experienced runners, casual joggers, and first-time racers.

Sign up before 2/3 to guarantee your race shirt.

Proceeds from the event help support the Vanguard High School Cross Country Team, so every step you take helps local student-athletes and youth athletics.

🏆 Awards &: Divisions

• Adult Age Group Awards: 3 deep (Male &: Female): 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65+
• Youth Age Group Awards: 5 deep: 0–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19
• Sweetheart Division ❤️: A special team category for one male and one female — the lowest combined time wins. (Teams in this division are not eligible for individual age group awards.)

⏰ Race Day Info

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 AM on race day
• Family-friendly: stroller-friendly, and spectator-friendly atmosphere
• Event Atmosphere: A relaxed, welcoming event with something for every type of runner

❤️ Run for Love

Run for love. Run for fun. Run for a great cause. We’ll see you on race morning. ❤️

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For more information, visit the race page: Valentine's Day 5K