Mountain Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Covington, Virginia
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 1st Annual Mountain Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the beautiful city of Covington, Alleghany! This exciting event celebrates all the wonderful moms in our lives while raising funds to support families in our community. Participants can choose between a scenic 5k run or walk and a delightful 1-mile fun run or walk, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome, and kids 10 and under can participate for free with an adult registration!
Festivities kick off at 7:45 AM with packet pick-up and day-of registration, followed by a refreshing yoga warm-up at 8:30 AM. The 5k race starts at 9:00 AM, with the fun run/walk beginning shortly after at 9:05 AM. All registered 5k participants will receive a short-sleeved race shirt, while moms will be greeted with a beautiful flower at the finish line. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top three male and female finishers! This joyful event promises to be a wonderful way to honor mothers while promoting
Festivities kick off at 7:45 AM with packet pick-up and day-of registration, followed by a refreshing yoga warm-up at 8:30 AM. The 5k race starts at 9:00 AM, with the fun run/walk beginning shortly after at 9:05 AM. All registered 5k participants will receive a short-sleeved race shirt, while moms will be greeted with a beautiful flower at the finish line. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top three male and female finishers! This joyful event promises to be a wonderful way to honor mothers while promoting
Organiser's Description
Mountain Momma Maternity Support is excited to present the 1st Annual Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk!
We will be hosting both a 5k (walk or run) and a 1 mile fun run (or walk!). Open to all, moms and dads, spouses, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, friends, runners and walkers! This event is to honor all the different moms in our lives while raising money to help families in our community. Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome! Kids 10 years and under run for free with an adult registration.
Schedule:
7:45am - Packet pick up and day-of registration
8:00am - Sip + Sparkle selling coffee and custom energy drinks
8:30am - Yoga Warm-up
8:45am - All runners asked to clear the trail and line up begins
9:00am - 5k race start
9:05am - 1 mile Fun Run/Walk start
Awards presentation and door prizes to follow
Race Amenities:
- Chip timed 5k
- Yoga Warm-up
- Pre-registered 5k participants will receive a short-sleeved race shirt. 5K runners must register by April 7st to guarantee a shirt. Shirts can be purchased for 1 mile participants at extra cost.
- Moms receive a flower from local florist shop at finish line!
- Top three male and female awards for 5k
***The deadline to receive a t-shirt is April 1st. If you register after that date, we cannot guarantee a Mountain Mother's Day t-shirt but will have extra shirts available while supplies last. Sponsors must send in logos by Sunday, March 29th to be included on t-shirts.
Packet Pick-up: Morning of at Registration Table
Have questions? Contact via email at MountainMommaMS@gmail.com
Interested in sponsoring? Receive race registration discount for employees, logo on race shirts, listed as sponsor in all press releases, and a have positive impact on maternal and postpartum health in the Alleghany Highlands!
Interested in being a vendor? We are looking for food/drink, businesses, and anyone interested in setting up a table at the event! Register at: https://forms.gle/iFLTxtFezhQ4qwcw9 Questions? Email us at mountainmommams@gmail.com
We will be hosting both a 5k (walk or run) and a 1 mile fun run (or walk!). Open to all, moms and dads, spouses, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, friends, runners and walkers! This event is to honor all the different moms in our lives while raising money to help families in our community. Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome! Kids 10 years and under run for free with an adult registration.
Schedule:
7:45am - Packet pick up and day-of registration
8:00am - Sip + Sparkle selling coffee and custom energy drinks
8:30am - Yoga Warm-up
8:45am - All runners asked to clear the trail and line up begins
9:00am - 5k race start
9:05am - 1 mile Fun Run/Walk start
Awards presentation and door prizes to follow
Race Amenities:
- Chip timed 5k
- Yoga Warm-up
- Pre-registered 5k participants will receive a short-sleeved race shirt. 5K runners must register by April 7st to guarantee a shirt. Shirts can be purchased for 1 mile participants at extra cost.
- Moms receive a flower from local florist shop at finish line!
- Top three male and female awards for 5k
***The deadline to receive a t-shirt is April 1st. If you register after that date, we cannot guarantee a Mountain Mother's Day t-shirt but will have extra shirts available while supplies last. Sponsors must send in logos by Sunday, March 29th to be included on t-shirts.
Packet Pick-up: Morning of at Registration Table
Have questions? Contact via email at MountainMommaMS@gmail.com
Interested in sponsoring? Receive race registration discount for employees, logo on race shirts, listed as sponsor in all press releases, and a have positive impact on maternal and postpartum health in the Alleghany Highlands!
Interested in being a vendor? We are looking for food/drink, businesses, and anyone interested in setting up a table at the event! Register at: https://forms.gle/iFLTxtFezhQ4qwcw9 Questions? Email us at mountainmommams@gmail.com
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDJoin us in-person for a 5k Run/Walk race. The cost of registration includes entry into our timed 5k plus bib, downloadable photos, race packet swag, award for overall and age group finishers, and special treat for moms. On May 2th, we will run to recognize the incredible women in our lives for Mother's Day and raise money to support families in the Highlands through Mountain Momma Maternity Support. We cannot wait to see you there! -
Sponsorship 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSEDThis is for employees of sponsors. The cost of registration includes entry into our timed 5k plus bib, downloadable photos, race packet swag, award for overall and age group finishers, and a special treat for moms. On May 2th, we will run to recognize the incredible women in our lives for Mother's Day and raise money to support families in the Highlands through Mountain Momma Maternity Support. We cannot wait to see you there! -
Kids 5k (Kids 10 and Under Run Free With Paid Adult)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDKids 10 and under run (or ride in the stroller!) for free with paid adult registration. This is untimed. Race shirts can be purchased for $10 by emailing mountainmommams@gmail.com. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$16.90
CLOSEDThis is for an untimed 1 mile walk/run. The cost of registration includes entry into the 1 mile walk/run, downloadable photos, race packet swag, and a special treat for moms. Race shirts can be purchased for $10 by emailing mountainmommams@gmail.com. On May 2th, we will run to recognize both the incredible women in our lives for Mother's Day and raise money to support families in the Highlands through Mountain Momma Maternity Support. We cannot wait to see you there!
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