North Garden 5K
- Date Sun 23rd November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location North Garden, Virginia
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting North Garden 5K on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the picturesque North Garden, Albemarle. This not-for-profit event is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a scenic run or walk along the beautiful Edge Valley Road, just 15 minutes south of Charlottesville. The course features an out-and-back route that showcases the stunning landscape of Bundoran Farm, making it a truly enjoyable experience for participants of all ages and abilities.
All proceeds from this inaugural event will support the Red Hill Elementary School and the North Garden Fire Department, with extra donations warmly welcomed. Participants can look forward to a long sleeve race shirt, post-event refreshments, and the chance to win prizes across various age categories. Plus, enjoy special discounts at local eateries, including Polly's Folly and Batesville Market, for some delicious post-race treats! Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event—mark your calendars for the North Garden 5K, where fun, fitness, and philanthropy come together!
All proceeds from this inaugural event will support the Red Hill Elementary School and the North Garden Fire Department, with extra donations warmly welcomed. Participants can look forward to a long sleeve race shirt, post-event refreshments, and the chance to win prizes across various age categories. Plus, enjoy special discounts at local eateries, including Polly's Folly and Batesville Market, for some delicious post-race treats! Don’t miss out on this wonderful community event—mark your calendars for the North Garden 5K, where fun, fitness, and philanthropy come together!
Organiser's Description
Start Time 8:00am
A not-for-porfit 5K run/walk over the pastoral Edge Valley Road (Bundoran) in beautiful North Garden (15 minutes south of Charlottesville). And all to benefit our neighbors at the Red Hill Elementary School and North Garden Fire Department (extra donations greatly appreciated). Sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking Shop and Dr. Ho's families.
Please no leashed dogs on the course as it is an out and back on a shared road with the cars. Thanks for understanding. Strollers are allowed but please be careful of the others runners or walkers.
Email sent out on Tuesday, went to a lot of spam folders, so sorry about that!
Greetings, North Garden 5K friends!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the debut of what we hope you will find to be a fun and beautiful new 5K event fundraiser. After having lived on Garth Road for 45 years, we downsized and moved to North Garden last year and it was love at first site! We fell in love with the community, the people and the magnificent sceneryand you will be witnessing that stunning scenery first hand on Sunday, as Edge Valley Road along beautiful Bundoran Farm, is one of the prettiest places in the county!
Here are the detailsplease read them carefully so as to help enhance your experience.
-Packet pickup (your race number and long sleeve shirt) will be held at Ragged Mountain this Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 9-4. There will also be packet pickup the morning of the race from 7:00-7:30 on Sunday.
-Parking will be at the start/finish at the Baldwin Center at 5005 Edge Valley Road (and on the farm at Derry Road across from the Center), which is just off of Plank Roadquickest way from Cville is to take 29 south to Plank Road heading west (right turn off 29)/then take Plank to Edge Valley (right hand turn) and the Baldwin Center will be on your right about 1/4 mile down Edge Valley.
-The 5K Run and Walk starts at 8:00am this SUNDAY (not Saturdaythe roads are much quieter on a Sunday).
-The course is an out and back circuit all on pavement. The first half of the course is much faster (a lot of descent sections), so take it out faster than normal. See two part video tutorial.
-We go rain or shine! In the rare case of lightning we will make a game time decision.
-Please wear your race number on the OUTSIDE of your top layer (on chest area), so its very visibleotherwise your individual chip wont record your finish time.
-Please run on the LEFT side of the road.
-There will be splits at the half mile, at mile 1, mile 2 and at 2.6 (half mile to go).
-Water and gatorade will be available at the finish.
-Prizes will be awarded as follows: Overall Male and Female; Then top 2 in the following age groups: 6 & younger, 7-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+. We will hold the awards ceremony at around 9:00. Complete results will be available at Blue Ridge Timing (usually within an hour or so after the race).
-ALL of the proceeds from this 100% not for profit event will be donated to the Red Hill Elementary School, the North Garden Fire Department and towards the purchase of a public AED defibrillator for the Crossroads Center.
****Please make an extra donation if you feel inclined to do sowe would greatly appreciate that! If you send a check to CTC, P.O. Box 4274, Cville, 22905 we will avoid the fee that Runsignup charges. Many thanks!
-A huge THANKS to the following folks who made this debut event possible: Chris Hendy and the Bundoran community, Stirling McMillan and Massey Teal (Farm Managers in Bundoran and along Edge Valley), Chief George Stephens and his wonderful NG Fire Department crew, Katie Walker and the Charlottesville Track Club, Nancy McCarthy and her Dr. Hos family (sponsor), Dr. Tom Albert and his UVa Family Medicine crew in North Garden (sponsor), Dr. Robert Wilder and his UVa Runners Clinic team (medical support), Irma Mahone and the Cove Ruritans, our two oldest kids Audrey and Alec (huge help with race logistics and sponsorship) and to all of our wonderful event day volunteers, who will safely guide you along the course.
-Post Event EATS!
Our friend Mike at Pollys Folly on Route 29 in North Garden (only 5 minutes away) is kindly offering a big discount on food and drinks to all of our NG5K participants! Just show him your race number and youll be treated to delicious breakfast or lunch items at a special reduced price! He starts serving breakfast at 8:00, so you can stop on the way home. The address is 2946 Monacan Trail Road (29).
And the fine folks at the Batesville Market are also offering our NG5K participants a special discount. Please mention that the next time youre there.
Many thanks to all of you for your support
We cant wait to host you on Sunday!
Cheers,
Mark and Cynthia Lorenzoni
Free giveaway with signup: Unisex Cotton Long Sleeve Top
A not-for-porfit 5K run/walk over the pastoral Edge Valley Road (Bundoran) in beautiful North Garden (15 minutes south of Charlottesville). And all to benefit our neighbors at the Red Hill Elementary School and North Garden Fire Department (extra donations greatly appreciated). Sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking Shop and Dr. Ho's families.
Please no leashed dogs on the course as it is an out and back on a shared road with the cars. Thanks for understanding. Strollers are allowed but please be careful of the others runners or walkers.
Email sent out on Tuesday, went to a lot of spam folders, so sorry about that!
Greetings, North Garden 5K friends!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the debut of what we hope you will find to be a fun and beautiful new 5K event fundraiser. After having lived on Garth Road for 45 years, we downsized and moved to North Garden last year and it was love at first site! We fell in love with the community, the people and the magnificent sceneryand you will be witnessing that stunning scenery first hand on Sunday, as Edge Valley Road along beautiful Bundoran Farm, is one of the prettiest places in the county!
Here are the detailsplease read them carefully so as to help enhance your experience.
-Packet pickup (your race number and long sleeve shirt) will be held at Ragged Mountain this Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 9-4. There will also be packet pickup the morning of the race from 7:00-7:30 on Sunday.
-Parking will be at the start/finish at the Baldwin Center at 5005 Edge Valley Road (and on the farm at Derry Road across from the Center), which is just off of Plank Roadquickest way from Cville is to take 29 south to Plank Road heading west (right turn off 29)/then take Plank to Edge Valley (right hand turn) and the Baldwin Center will be on your right about 1/4 mile down Edge Valley.
-The 5K Run and Walk starts at 8:00am this SUNDAY (not Saturdaythe roads are much quieter on a Sunday).
-The course is an out and back circuit all on pavement. The first half of the course is much faster (a lot of descent sections), so take it out faster than normal. See two part video tutorial.
-We go rain or shine! In the rare case of lightning we will make a game time decision.
-Please wear your race number on the OUTSIDE of your top layer (on chest area), so its very visibleotherwise your individual chip wont record your finish time.
-Please run on the LEFT side of the road.
-There will be splits at the half mile, at mile 1, mile 2 and at 2.6 (half mile to go).
-Water and gatorade will be available at the finish.
-Prizes will be awarded as follows: Overall Male and Female; Then top 2 in the following age groups: 6 & younger, 7-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+. We will hold the awards ceremony at around 9:00. Complete results will be available at Blue Ridge Timing (usually within an hour or so after the race).
-ALL of the proceeds from this 100% not for profit event will be donated to the Red Hill Elementary School, the North Garden Fire Department and towards the purchase of a public AED defibrillator for the Crossroads Center.
****Please make an extra donation if you feel inclined to do sowe would greatly appreciate that! If you send a check to CTC, P.O. Box 4274, Cville, 22905 we will avoid the fee that Runsignup charges. Many thanks!
-A huge THANKS to the following folks who made this debut event possible: Chris Hendy and the Bundoran community, Stirling McMillan and Massey Teal (Farm Managers in Bundoran and along Edge Valley), Chief George Stephens and his wonderful NG Fire Department crew, Katie Walker and the Charlottesville Track Club, Nancy McCarthy and her Dr. Hos family (sponsor), Dr. Tom Albert and his UVa Family Medicine crew in North Garden (sponsor), Dr. Robert Wilder and his UVa Runners Clinic team (medical support), Irma Mahone and the Cove Ruritans, our two oldest kids Audrey and Alec (huge help with race logistics and sponsorship) and to all of our wonderful event day volunteers, who will safely guide you along the course.
-Post Event EATS!
Our friend Mike at Pollys Folly on Route 29 in North Garden (only 5 minutes away) is kindly offering a big discount on food and drinks to all of our NG5K participants! Just show him your race number and youll be treated to delicious breakfast or lunch items at a special reduced price! He starts serving breakfast at 8:00, so you can stop on the way home. The address is 2946 Monacan Trail Road (29).
And the fine folks at the Batesville Market are also offering our NG5K participants a special discount. Please mention that the next time youre there.
Many thanks to all of you for your support
We cant wait to host you on Sunday!
Cheers,
Mark and Cynthia Lorenzoni
Free giveaway with signup: Unisex Cotton Long Sleeve Top
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North Garden 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve Soft Cotton T-Shirt
Sun 23rd November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
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