CSRA Running Series - Run the Canal Virtual 5K
About this race
CSRA Running Series – Run the Canal Virtual 5K
Virtual Walk/Run | May 1–31, 2026
In-Person Option:
Join us at The Lofts at King Mill
May 16th at 8:30 AM
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026
🏃♂️ RUN THE CANAL 5K
Presented by CSRA Running Series
This isn’t just a race… it’s your reason to start.
The Run the Canal 5K is built for real people — whether you’re just getting off the couch, getting back into a routine, or chasing your next goal.
No pressure. No intimidation. Just progress.
Run it. Walk it. Take your time.
Just don’t sit this one out.
🌊 WHY “RUN THE CANAL”?
Inspired by one of the CSRA’s most iconic paths, this event represents movement, consistency, and forward progress — just like the canal itself.
This isn’t about being the fastest.
It’s about showing up for yourself.
📅 HOW IT WORKS (VIRTUAL & FLEXIBLE)
Complete your 5K anytime during May
Run or walk wherever you want — canal, neighborhood, treadmill, or trail
Track your distance however you prefer (watch, app, etc.)
Submit your time (optional — this is about completion)
🏅 WHAT YOU GET
Custom Run the Canal Finisher Medal (designed to stand out 🔥)
Exclusive access to the CSRA Running Series community
A real sense of accomplishment — earned, not given
🌱 MORE THAN A RUN
This event is part of the CSRA Running Series mission:
To help beginners, walkers, and everyday people build consistency, confidence, and a healthier lifestyle — one finish line at a time.
❤️ FEATURED CHARITY
We’re proud to support Augusta Dream Center, helping make a real impact in our local community.
Every step you take goes further than you think. Hit the donate button to make a difference!
🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR
First-time 5K participants
Walkers getting active
Runners building consistency
Anyone who needs a reason to move
If you’ve been saying “I need to start”… this is your sign.
🚀 READY TO START?
Don’t overthink it.
Sign up.
Pick your day.
Finish your 5K.
Earn your medal.
Pick your distance
Running
CSRA Run the Canal Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Evans, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 8:11 PM local time (EDT) in Evans on May 1, 2026 — 13h 31m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — CSRA Running Series - Run the Canal Virtual 5K
CSRA Run the Canal Virtual 5K · 2 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica Myers | 40:12 | 12:58 /mi |
| 2 | Leah-Ray Fornander | 44:08 | 14:14 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Evans event
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