RDS Diamond Diva 5K

Cost: Online pre-registration is $20 until November 5. Online registration is $30 between November 6th and November 22nd. Race-day registration is $45 and takes place from 7:15 to 8:15 at the Booker Building.

T-Shirts: Individuals who want to be guaranteed a t-shirt need to register by November 12th to allow for AOT staff to place the t-shirt order. Individuals who want a t-shirt after that time may pick up one at the race if supplies allow. Additional shirts will be $10.

Course: The course will take you around English Park and then to the back part of the park, all adjacent to the Staunton River. This is a flat + fast 5k. It’s a beautiful way to start your Thanksgiving!

Early Packet Pickup: November 25th and 26th at Altavista YMCA (get directions) --> Note: Timeframes for early packet pickups will be from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on both days.

Race Day Registration: 7:15 am-8:15 AM at Booker Building.

Awards: Join us in the Booker Building after the race for the following awards!

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male & Female (overall)

• 1st Male & Female in the following Age Groups:

• 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Proceeds from this event will be reinvested into the downtown district and benefit AOT's downtown economic revitalization efforts.

Join us at Smith Mountain Lake State Park for the region's only Turkey Trot - 1 mile and family friendly 5k on November 26th (Thanksgiving) at 9 am! Hosted by LAT Wellness Studio, this race is located on a scenic, asphalt route and welcomes walkers and runners to participate. A portion of proceeds is donated to the state park.

Register by October 31st to guarantee a shirt. There will be prizes for top qualifiers for runners plus the best dressed turkey family! Awards for runners start at 10:00 am. Kids are encouraged to participate!

We encourage for you share this link with family and friends to expand our outreach to help raise money for the park! We hope to see you there!

For further questions or if you wish to become a sponsor, please reach out to the race director, Lacy Lynch via email at [email protected].

Get ready to light up the night with holiday cheer! Held the second Saturday of December each year, The Deck the Heels 5k Night Run is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is open to everyone.

The course winds through the city streets, past beautifully decorated homes and twinkling holiday lights. Runners are encouraged to dress up in their most festive attire.

After the race, stick around for a post-run a holiday extravaganza with Santa, food, hot chocolate, music, and more! It's a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones, all while soaking up the holiday atmosphere.

Glow-in-the-Dark accessories will be available at packet pickup. We encourage runners to "Deck" themselves out for this festive Christmas event.

We are also pleased to announce the addition of the VIRTUAL Deck the Heels 5k for those that are unable to join us in person. Virtual participants are able to choose a 5k course and submit their time to our Results page.

So lace up your sneakers, put on your best holiday gear, and join us for the Deck the Heels 5k Night Run. Let's spread some holiday joy and make memories that will last a lifetime!

The Claire Parker Foundation was created in memory of our daughter, Claire. We provide ongoing care and emotional support for children and families battling pediatric cancer. To find out more about the work we do visit: claireparkerfoundation.org