Woodbooger 5K

SEP

27

2026

Part of the annual Woodbooster Festival, this 5k trail race celebrates the local legend of the Woodbooster creature. The family-friendly event also features live music, food, and expert talks, all set within Norton's Flag Rock Recreation Area.

Sun 27 Sep 2026

Norton, Virginia

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About the Event

The Woodbooster Festival is an annual fall festival celebrating a mythical, Bigfoot-like creature rumored to live in Southwest Virginia. It is a family-friendly event that takes place in downtown Norton and at Flag Rock Recreation Area. The festival supports local businesses and highlights the area's recreational activities, folklore, and natural landscape.

What to Expect

The festival includes a 5k trail race among its many activities. Other offerings at the event are live music, food vendors, craft vendors, contests, presentations by Bigfoot experts, guided hikes and rides, canoe rides, a Woodbooster Night Search, and children's activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.