GALAX AUTUMN DAYS 5K RUN

STARTING TIMES
10:00 am – 5K Run (3.1 miles)
9:00 am – 1-Mile Race for kids 12 & under

REGISTRATION

8:00 – 9:45 am Saturday, October 21, 2023 in the gymnasium at Felts’ Park.  5K Run registration closes promptly at 9:45 am and for the 1-Mile Kid’s Race at 8:45 am.

SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Galax/GalaxAutumnDays5KRun

ENTRY FEE

$17.00 for the 5K if postmarked by
October 10, 2023.
$25.00 October 11 through Race Day.
Entry includes an attractive t-shirt.
1-Mile Kid’s Race Free – no t-shirt.

AWARDS

Overall winners will receive special awards along with their overall awards. Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd each age group both Male/Female. No Double-dipping awards.  Higher award will be given if Master Runner (40+) places in the overall standings.  Bonus Awards will be given for breaking the Male/Female Overall & Master’s course records. There will continue to be one award for the top Super Master winner (Age 60 +) both male and female. If Super Master’s winners place in the overall or the Masters Div. they are not eligible for the Super Master award No Double-dipping awards in age groups/masters divisions.

RACE COURSE

The Galax Autumn Days 5K Run and 1-Mile Kid’s Race both start and finish in Felts’ Park at 601 South Main Street, Galax, VA.  The 5K course is flat as it follows Chestnut Creek with a ½ mile stretch of the course being run on the New River State Park.

AGE GROUPS – MALE/FEMALE

10 & Under            35 – 39              65 – 69

11 – 14                    40 – 44              70 – 74

15 – 19                    45 – 49              75 – 79

20 – 24                    50 – 54              80 & Over

25 – 29                    55 – 59

30 – 34                    60 – 64

COURSE RECORDS

Thomas Curtin                 14:40 (2014)
Natalie Sherbak                16:58 (2008)

DIRECTIONS TO 5K RACE

Exit 14, I77 at US 58.  Go west 58 until the intersection of US 58 and Rt. 89 take a left on Rt. 89 (Main Street) and go 8 blocks.  Felts’ Park is located on the left.  Race begins and ends in the Felts’ Park area.
Race Director: Tony Quesenberry tquesenberry@galaxva.com