Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race

This scenic 5-mile road race will start and finish at the Village Green in the center of town.  New this year is an out and back 5 mile race, runners will start on the Village Green and run up to Dennis Hill and circle back to the Village Green.This Memorial Day tradition, known as the William F Kelley Memorial Road Race, is the sole fundraiser for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department college, higher education, undergraduate scholarship program where all proceeds go to Norfolk students.  The race begins at the Village Green, parking will be in the center of Norfolk, the Town Hall or at the ball field on Mountain Road.  Bib & shirt pick up will be at the Village Green prior to the race, you may pick up from 10:15 -11:45 am on race day OR pick up on Sunday 5-6:30 at the Village Green.  There will be no registration on race day.  Donations are welcome as well, thank you.  

To give our many walkers a better and safer experience on the course, our walking division will start at 11:30 a.m. (you will NOT be timed), so please be sure to be at the start line by 11:30 and we'll see you at the finish line.  

The food truck this year is CJ's hot dog's, they will be at the Village Green from 11 -2 on race day.

There will be water stations along the route.

Join fellow runners on May 25, 2026 for the Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race. It's a fantastic 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Norfolk.