Holiday Run Festival
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Holiday Run Festival : overview
The Holiday Run Festival takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Martinsville Speedway, 340 Speedway Rd, Ridgeway, VA 24148. The event is held in conjunction with the annual Martinsville Speedway Toy Drive. Awards are given after each event, and participants compete for overall and age group awards across race categories.
Race details
The festival offers multiple race formats and a 15K double challenge that combines the 5K and 10K results. Ruck participants must carry a minimum weight of 15 lbs and are asked to fill their ruck with new, unwrapped toys for the toy drive.
Distances offered:
- 5K run, walk, and ruck
- 10K run and ruck
- 15K double challenge (combined 5K + 10K)
- 5K walk (walkers do not receive a race bib, awards, or race shirts)
All runners and ruckers who register by November 20 will receive the official tech fabric short sleeve race shirt; registrations after that date receive shirts subject to available supply. 15K double challenge finishers receive a special finisher medal. Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in the 5K and 10K events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.