Racing Towards Preservation 10k
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2026 Racing Towards Preservation 5k & 10k
The event takes place on March 7, 2026, at Payne's Farm in Locust Grove, VA. Points from the races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack series and toward the Winter Series. The event benefits Friends of Wilderness Battlefield. A virtual race option is available.
- 5k
- 10k
Event details
The course is a scenic loop around Payne’s Farm battlefield with gentle inclines; the 10k is two laps of the 5k loop. The event is chip timed. Runners receive a finisher’s medal and a technical (Dri-FIT) event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for entrants registered before Feb 25. Registration fees before Feb 15 are listed as: 5k $30 ($35 after Feb 15), 10k $45 ($50 after Feb 15). Price increases by $5 on race morning.
There are water stations at approximately mile markers 1.55, 3.1 and 4.65 on the 10k, and at about mile 1.55 on the 5k; Gatorade may be available at some stations. Port-a-johns will be on site. Live results will be posted on Athlinks and a QR code will be available at the race; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second in standard age categories; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Parking is available at Zoar Baptist Church next to Payne’s Farm (31334 Zoar Rd; lat 38.331701, long -77.826658). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
