TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K!
Mount Jackson, VA
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
326 Wunder Street, Mount Jackson VA
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56–75°F · some rain risk
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About this race
TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K
Date: 2026-09-26
Location: 326 Wunder Street, Mount Jackson, VA
Register HereRace Overview
While originally planned to be only a 5K - these couch potatoes just couldn't muster the energy! For the enjoyment of ALL levels of spud muffins, we are offering a 5K AND 1K option!
Both races will check-in at Lions Park (aka Town Park - 326 Wunder Street). A visual of the route will be available ahead of time, posted online, and physically when you check-in.
5K Details
- Start Time: The race will begin at 8AM in Lions Park.
- Check-in: From 7-7:45AM.
- Finish Line Amenities: There will be a potato bar for the 5K runners at the finish line and water stations available.
- Participant Perks: All racers will receive a bag of Route 11 potato chips, a voucher for the potato bar, and a tee shirt.
Beginning at 9:30, there will be a hayride to bring you back to Lions Park (or you're welcome to walk/run back - approx. 0.4mi). All are welcome to stick around and enjoy TaterFest (10-5PM): live music, local farmers market, the wine/brew garden, hayrides, tractor show & MORE!
1K Details
- Start Time: The race will begin at 1PM.
- Check-in: From 12-12:45PM.
- Location: The race will be made up of a loop in Lions Park (smack dab in the middle of TaterFest!).
- Participant Perks: All racers will receive a bag of Route 11 potato chips, a $5 coupon to Melted Dreams, and a tee shirt.
This race will be marked, but untimed, and awards will only be given for best costume!
Event Partners
This Couch Potato 1K/5K is hosted by the Town of Mount Jackson Spud Squad and we are so grateful for our event partners:
- Valley Trail Bike & Run: sponsoring prizes for winners!
- Shenandoah Valley Runners: race & route support!
- SEARCH: hosting our potato bar!
- FCCLA: sponsoring our water stations.
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