4 events in Albemarle County, Virginia

The CATs are excited to bring you the second annual running of the Walnut Creek 5K & 10miler! This trail run is suitable for a wide variety of ages and paces. If you’re a seasoned trail runner, this race has the vibe you love! If this is your first trail race, this race has the vibe you’ll soon love! We are excited to show you the beautiful trails that 525-acre Walnut Creek Park has to offer. As a bonus, it's held on the beautiful and iconic TJ100k course- come cut your trail teeth in the footsteps of legends!

The race is approximately 90% wooded single track/double track and 10% open cross country/jeep road and features spectacular views of the 45 acre lake on site. Course links below!

CATs members will receive a $5 discount on registration to either race (you must be logged into your RunSignUp account used for your CATs membership for the discount to appear). Registrants will receive race branded swag and post-race refreshments!

Please note there are no refunds and the event will take place rain or shine. Inclement weather affecting the safety of participants or causing adverse trail impacts may cause delay or rescheduling of race.

THE NICKEL ROUTE : 446 feet of elevation gain over a 5k+ ;)

THE DIME ROUTE: 1285 feet of elevation gain over nearly 10 miles.

2024 RACE RESULTS

Don't want to run but still want to enjoy the fun? We couldn't do this without volunteers like you! Consider signing up for a slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8AC29A7F5C34-61547838-walnut#/.

Registration Notes

• Please note that race day registration is not available.

• For the safety and comfort of all participants, we do not allow dogs or other pets at this event.

• Strollers are not permitted on the race course.

• Our no-refund policy has an exception for pregnancy and postpartum circumstances - please email walnutcreekrace@gmail.com if you need to request a pregnancy/postpartum-related refund (note that if you emailed before 12/8, were are unable to access the email and ask that you re-send to this new address).

The CATs are thrilled to partner with Panorama Farms and our title sponsor, Formula Complete Fitness, for the 4th Annual Naked Creek Trail Race! The first three years of NCTR have been an incredible success, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store. If you’re a seasoned trail runner, this race has the vibe you already love—and if this is your first trail race, it’s the vibe you’re about to fall in love with!

We’re excited to return to the exclusive Panorama Farms, host of the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championship and home course of UVA Cross Country. We’re also proud to share that, for the third year in a row, NCTR is TRAIL SISTER APPROVED!

Both the 25K and 10K courses are roughly 90% wooded singletrack/doubletrack and 10% open cross-country/jeep road. Runners will enjoy sweeping views of the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and several miles of gorgeous terrain winding along—and across—Naked Creek. Want a preview? Check out some of the stunning scenery you’ll experience on race day: https://www.panoramafarms.com/gallery.

Because the Panorama Farms trails are on private land and not open to the public, this race offers a rare opportunity to experience them firsthand. Elevation profiles, course maps, and GPX files are available on the NCTR Facebook page. Expect approximately 2,300 ft of elevation gain/loss on the 25K course and 1,000 ft on the 10K.

As an added bonus, a portion of race proceeds will be donated back to Panorama Farms to support their ongoing efforts to host local high school cross country meets.

Please note that we do not offer refunds, with one important exception: as a Trail Sisters–approved race, we honor pregnancy and postpartum refund requests. If you need to request one, please email your race directors at matt.amonette@gmail.com and michelle_rindos@msn.com.

Lastly, we order race shirts and swag well in advance. In fact, we have already ordered shirts to ensure we have a supply on race day! Please sign up early to ensure you get your shirt. We will let registrants know once shirt supplies are out.

We can’t wait to see you on the trails!