Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k

  • Date Sat 7th December 2024 - Sun 8th December 2024
  • Location Bedford, Virginia
  • Price $13.72 - $32.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join the festive fun at the Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K on December 7-8, 2024, in Bedford, Virginia! Celebrating its 45th year, this beloved holiday tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a joyful race experience. The event features a 5K race starting at 8:30 AM, followed by the "Peaks Junior" 1 Mile for children at approximately 9:45 AM. Participants will enjoy the cheerful atmosphere with caroling volunteers and a delightful post-race celebration featuring delicious cinnamon rolls.

Race HQ will be located at Bedford Baptist Church, and all proceeds from the event will support the Bedford Area YMCA's Financial Aid program, ensuring everyone can participate in health and wellness activities. With custom medals for age group winners and awards for both individual and team competitions, this event is not just a race but a wonderful community gathering. Donโ€™t miss out on this opportunity to spread holiday cheer and support a great cause in beautiful central Virginia!

Organiser's Description

The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 45 years! Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Children are also invited to participate in the "Peaks Junior" 1 Mile. Proceeds support the Bedford Area YMCA's Financial Aid program. This event is known for its friendly faces, caroling volunteers, and fun post-race celebration with a cinnamon roll! The Town of Bedford Christmas Parade is traditionally held just after the event.

_LOCATION_
Race HQ will be located at Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523.

EVENT START TIMES:
*5k (Live): 8:30AM
1 Mile "Junior Peaks": approx. 9:45 AM

REGISTRATION:
5K (in person): $25 (thru 10/14) || $30 (10/15- 12/6) || $35 Race Day (12/7)
(Virtual) 5K: $25
1 Mile "Junior Peaks": $12 (thru 10/21) || $15 (10/22-12/7)
(Virtual) Peaks Jr. 1 mile: $12

ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE SIGNED UP BEFORE RACE DAY.
PAPER REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT

REFUND POLICY:
Registration fees are non-transferable & non-refundable. An entry can only be used for the person registered for the entry. Entries cannot be deferred to the following year or a future event.

T-SHIRTS:
World famous, long sleeve, t-shirts are guaranteed to those registered for all 5k and 1 Mile events by November 18th. On November 19th and after, t-shirts will be available at packet pickup on a first come basis.

Packet Pickup:
Thursday (12/5) 12-6pm, Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Rd., Bedford, VA 24523
Friday (12/6) 12-6pm, Bedford Area Family YMCA, 1111 Turnpike Rd., Bedford, VA 24523
Saturday (12/7) 7:00am - 8:15 am, Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523
"yes" someone else can pick up your packet for you.

_ASSISTED PARTICIPANTS:_
_We are pleased to provide an opportunity for assisted participants to enjoy race day. An assisted participant is typically being pushed in a stroller "appropriate" for the event (ie.. hand break, tether, appropriate wheels). Both the participant being pushed and the pusher are required to register for this event. Assisted participants will start prior to the 5K start and be ranked separately from the 5k event. _

AWARDS:
Award ceremony will be held following both 5k and 1 mile events. After the event results can be found on our RunSigUp page. For those whom are unable to stay for ceremony then awards may be picked up beginning Monday, December 5th.

Top 4 Overall M/F, Top Overall Masters M/F, Top 3 in each age group. Awards ranked on "chip" time.
_"Top of the Hill challege, $25 to first make and female to reach top of Bedford Memorial hill._
*This is a Chip timed event, Disposable MyLaps Race Bib Technology will be used. Riverside Runners.

_TEAM COMPETITION_
Individuals have the option during registration to register for our team competition. A minimum of 5, regardless of gender, comprise a team. Participants can choose to join a team already listed or create their own team. The corporate cup will be given to the top team based on the lowest cumulative time of the 5 team members. Team registration ends on Friday, December 6th at 6:00PM. NO TEAM MEMBERS WILL BE ADDED ON RACE DAY.

_AGE GROUPS_
Custom medals for age group awards.
5K RACE: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & up. Age Group ranking based on "chip" time.

Peaks Junior 1 Mile Race Age Groups:
0-5, 6-8, 9-12

RACE COURSE:
Once again 2023 saw the introduction of our course on the Bedford Loop. Our start and finish is at Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St., Bedford, Virginia 24523.
Participants for the 5k proceed out of the church driveway and left on to Oakwood St, From then it will follow the Bedford Loop such as in years past. Proceeding right on Longwood Ave., right on Hampton Ridge., left turn on Locust St. then left onto Elm St., right turn back on Longwood Ave., turn right into Old Bedford Middle School parking lot, across parking lot then turn right onto Peaks St., right onto Witfield Dr., right on Oakwood St., cross over Oakwood St and back into the exit of Bedford Baptist Church.

100% of the proceeds raised will go for scholarships to low and fixed-income families, seniors, and individuals which allow them to join the YMCAs Health & Wellness and Childcare programs.

Races

  • 5k (In Person)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt (Guarantee Deadline Tue. 11/19)

    Sat 7th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $32.80

  • 1 Mile "Peaks Junior" (In Person)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt (Guarantee Deadline Tue. 11/19)

    Sat 7th December 2024 (9:45AM EST)

    $16.90

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Guarantee Deadline Tue. 11/19)

    $27.50

    This event will be on your own. You can run your 3.1 mile distance any day between Saturday, Dec. 7-8th. You may choose any 3.1 mile route that you wish. I recommend that you simply run the Bedford Loop, however any is fine. You can register any time until Sunday, Dec. 3rd which is the day after the actual live event. Make sure you clock yourself and you can log into RunSignUp and enter your time. T-shirt guarantee deadline is Nov. 21st and the deadline to have your packet mailed to you before the event is Nov. 19th with an additional cost of $10. You may also pick up your packet on either packet pick-up days, Dec. 7 - Dec 8.
  • 1 Mile "Peaks Junior" (Virtual)

    Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt (Guarantee Deadline Tue. 11/19)

    $13.72

    This event will be on your own. You can run your 1 mile distance any day between Saturday, Dec. 7-8th. You may choose any 1 mile route that you wish. I recommend that you simply run the Bedford Loop, however, any is fine. You can register any time until Sunday, Dec. 3rd which is the day after the actual live event. Make sure you clock yourself and you can log into RunSignUp and enter your time. T-shirt guarantee deadline is Nov. 13th and the deadline to have your packet mailed to you before the event is Nov. 19th with an additional cost of $10. You may also pick up your packet on either packet pick-up days, Dec 7 - Dec 8.

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1516 Oakwood St., Bedford, 24523, VA, United States

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