Valor 5K & Kids' Mile

CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES!!!

All children need a hero, but abused children need a superhero.

The Superhero 5K and Kid's Run will benefit the ChildSafe Center - CAC. There's something for the whole family. Don't forget to wear your superhero costume!

• Men's and Women's 5K race and/or walk (No age restriction)

• Kid's 1 mile race (Children ages 6-12)

• 100 Yard "Flash Dash" for (Children ages 5 and under)

The race begins and ends at Greenwood Mill Elementary School with rolling hills in between. This is an open course through a residential area. All registrations close at 8:45. Check In for 5K no later than 8:45 am, Check In for 1 mile no later than 9:45 and Check In for Flash Dash no later than 10:15 am. The 5k will begin at 9:00 with the Kid's Mile and 100 Yard Dash immediately following.

Registration in advance is preferred, but same day registration is available (Cash or check). Same day registration/check in will open at 7:45 am and closes at 8:45 am. 5k Registration $30 online, $35 in person. 1 Mile and Flash Dash $10 online, $15 in person. $3 discount for members of Shenandoah Valley Runners.

Awards will be given to the top male and female overall finishers. Awards will also be given to the top male and female finishers in the Kid's Mile. All Mile finishers will receive a ribbon of completion. All 100 Yard Dash finishers will receive a ribbon of completion. Please stay until all races are finished for the awards presentations!

View the race course here https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/241895752 . The 100 yard dash will be around the school building and the 50 yard dash will take place in the parking lot adjacent to the school.

T-Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by April 1, 2026.

Please note, due to insurance requirements, strollers, dogs and headphones are discouraged in the race. This is a rain or shine event, no refunds will be made.

Learn more about the CAC and our mission to help abused children at our website www.childsafecenter.com

Register by Saturday, March 1st to receive a FREE race t-shirt!!

Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy is hosting a 5k at the Museum of Shenandoah Valley to raise money for the Marquette Challenge.

Proceeds from race registration and donations will go to the VCU-Marquette Challenge, a student-led fundraiser to support the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Proceeds and donations provide funding for clinical researchers, support the rigorous scientific review process, and sow the seeds for future research. SUPT is one of over 300 schools that have participated in raising more than $4.5 million for physical therapy research.

SPONSORSHIP: Does your business want to sponsor our cause? Please click here to access our sponsorship page. We ask that all sponsorships be finalized by Wednesday, March 20th in order to ensure company logo/name on the back of the t-shirt!

Thank you so much for your support! We can't wait to see you on the trails.

The after-party to the Friday night Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley Sneaker Soirée!

After dancing all night in your best sneakers at the Soirée, Shenandoah Valley Runners and Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley invite you to a light recovery run/ruck/walk around Old Town Winchester. The featured guests of the Soirée will also be the highlight of this after-party!

Leading the warm-up session will be Zoey Coleman who is a teen author, public speaker, and pageant titleholder from West Virginia in the Miss America Organization. She is a self published author of two books that promote confidence, movement, and positive self image among young readers. Zoey is also the youngest Pilates instructor in West Virginia, using wellness as a platform to empower youth through healthy habits. Through pageantry and community involvement, she is passionate about leadership, scholarship, and making a lasting impact.