Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

38th Annual

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 17, 2026 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.

ENTRY FEE

$20.00 for the 5K if postmarked by October 14, 2026. 

$25.00 October 15 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, I-77 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

Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the Galax Autumn Days 5K Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Galax.