Fairy Stone 5K
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First Annual Fairy Stone 5K
The Friends of Fairy Stone State Park will hold the First Annual Fairy Stone 5K on October 3, 2026, at 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171. The event includes a 5K run/walk and a separate ruck category.
The course runs through Fairy Stone State Park on a paved road with rolling hills. Fairy costumes are highly encouraged. The event is family friendly and participants may stay in the park after the event.
Rucking requires a minimum weight of 25 pounds.
Awards will be presented to the first, second, and third place male and female overall finishers, and to the top three male and female finishers in ten-year age groups. Separate first, second, and third place awards will be given for male and female participants in the ruck category.
Registration fees are listed as $25 for early registration through September 6, 2026, and $30 after September 5, 2026. Registration is free for students from Pre K through college. Registrants who sign up by September 5 can be guaranteed a T shirt. T shirts were ordered as of September 15, 2026; extra shirts will be available on a first come first served basis and organizers will contact registrants for sizes and to reserve shirts if available.
Packet pickup and late registration will be held in the upper beach parking lot in the park on October 2 and will continue on October 3. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
