Running is Lit 5k
About this race
Join us for the Running Is Lit 5K for Literacy on Saturday, September 19 in beautiful Abingdon, Virginia! Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or prefer to walk, this community event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
Your $20 registration helps support Literacy Partners and their mission to provide children and families with access to literacy resources. Funds raised also help cover event costs, with any remaining proceeds going directly to Literacy Partners 2026 NYC Marathon Fundraiser.
Come enjoy a fun morning of fitness, community, and giving back. Invite your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and help us make a difference—one mile at a time!
Event Details
● Date: Saturday, September 19 10 am
● Location: Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon, VA
● Registration Fee: $20
● Run or Walk – All Fitness Levels Welcome
● Family-Friendly Event
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Running
Running is Lit 5k
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Abingdon yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time (EDT) in Abingdon on September 19, 2026 — 12h 16m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Abingdon
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Abingdon 5K Races 3 races
- Abingdon Running Calendar 2026 4 races
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, 9 Abingdon events
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