Heart of Virginia Council Glow Trail Run 5k and Kids 1-Miler

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event
4:00 PM EDT
Maidens, Virginia

Event summary

Join us for the Heart of Virginia Council Glow Trail Run on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the scenic Maidens, Goochland! This family-friendly event features an electrifying 5K run and an exciting Kids 1-Miler, making it the perfect fall adventure for participants of all ages. Embrace the spirit of fun as you don glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, bracelets, and more, transforming the camp into a vibrant spectacle. Early registrants will receive a FREE glow-in-the-dark shirt, and don’t worry—additional shirts will be available for just $17 each!

Forget the typical race awards; we’re hosting a giant campfire program complete with s'mores to celebrate our top three male and female racers in each age bracket, totaling 45 awards! Plus, every Kids 1-Miler participant aged 18 and under will receive a special patch at the finish line. Packets can be picked up at the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center on October 4th and 5th or on race day at the Cub Adventure Camp Trading Post. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with fun, friendship, and community spirit—join us for a night to remember!

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Organiser's description

Check out this falls most exciting adventure yet, as we invite your whole family (and all your closest friends, neighbors, and race mates) to the 5K like no other. You don't have to be a Scout member to participate! As if Camp wasn't cool enough already, we decided to give it a GLOW UP! With fun glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, bracelets, and more, well light up camp like never before.

Early registration includes one FREE glow-in-the-dark shirt per participant. Additional shirts can be purchased for $17 each.

Forget about those boring award ceremonies, were having a giant campfire program with Smores! Our top 3 male and female racers in each age bracket will get an awesome award - 45 awards in all! Each Kids 1-Miler participant, 18 years of age and under, will receive a patch at the finish line! A limited number of additional patches will be available for purchase.

This is an evening race - official race start times will be shared soon!

Packet Pickup
Come visit us at the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center at 8090 Villa Park Drive in Henrico on October 4th and 5th from 12pm to 6pm to pick up your packets and t-shirts! Packets can also be picked up on the day of the race at our Cub Adventure Camp Trading Post.

Get more details, including sponsorship opportunities, at https://hovc.org/2023-fall-family-5k/. While you're there, name our mascot and take our survey to tell us what you're most excited about doing at the 5K! See you soon!

Location

1699 Maidens Road, Maidens, 23102, VA, United States

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