MS Society 5k at UVA
About this race
Join us for a meaningful 5K hosted by the MS Society at UVA, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. This student-led event brings together the UVA community and beyond to support individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis—a chronic disease that impacts the central nervous system. Your participation directly contributes to advancing research, improving access to care, and working toward a cure. Join us for a great cause!
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Running
5k Run
The race will start at South Lawn, in front of Old Cabell Hall. Bodos will be supplied for a post-race treat!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Charlottesville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 8:06 PM local time (EDT) in Charlottesville on May 3, 2026 — 13h 51m of daylight.
Course
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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, 38 Charlottesville events
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