Summer Rec Jamboree 5k
About this race
Summer Rec Jamboree 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run & Kids Race
Kick off summer with energy, community, and hometown pride at the Martinsville Summer Rec Jamboree 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Kids Race. Hosted by Martinsville on the Move in partnership with the Martinsville Summer Recreation Board, this event is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of summer, sports, and community.
Join us as we welcome a new season of softball, baseball, and tee ball, while also showcasing new features at the Outdoor Recreation Complex, including the basketball and pickleball courts. Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, or cheering on your kids, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event.
Event Highlights
- 5K Race: A mostly paved course with approximately 25% on the Woodlands and Martinsville Ridgelawn Biking and Hiking Trail
- 1-Mile Fun Run: A paved route on local roads for runners and walkers of all ages
- Kids Race: A fun lap around the outside of the baseball field
- Jamboree Activities: Pickleball tournament, team photos, parade, bounce houses, and food trucks
This race is part of a larger community celebration marking the beginning of summer recreation in Martinsville. It’s a chance to come together, enjoy a great day outdoors, and support the programs that give local kids opportunities to play, compete, and grow.
All proceeds go back into the Martinsville Summer Recreation Program.
Come run, walk, cheer, and celebrate with us as we kick off summer in Martinsville.
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5k Run
1 Mile Fun Run
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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 Martinsville event
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