Verdun Adventure Bound "Dead of Winter" 5k - Fifth Annual

Saturday, February 10, 2024 Past event
11:00 AM EST
Rixeyville, Virginia
$38.10 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for the thrilling fifth annual Verdun Adventure Bound "Dead of Winter" 5K happening on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the picturesque Rixeyville, Culpeper! This exciting cross-country race invites participants to embrace the winter chill and run through a stunning 66-acre retreat. The race kicks off at 11:00 AM, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely morning before hitting the trails. With a beautifully varied course that features hills, woods, ponds, and streams, runners of all levels will find this event both invigorating and enjoyable.

Not only is the "Dead of Winter" 5K a great way to challenge yourself, but it also serves as a fundraiser to support Verdun Adventure Bound's mission of promoting personal growth through experiential learning and environmental stewardship. Participants can warm up after their run with a comforting cup of hot chocolate by the campfire. Registration options include a $25 early bird special until January 27, with prices rising as race day approaches. Don't miss your chance to earn a long-sleeve race t-shirt by registering early! Join us for a fun-filled day that celebrates fitness, community, and the great outdoors!

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  • Dead of Winter 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    11:00 AM EST

    $38.10

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Organiser's description

Cross Country 5K
Fifth Annual!!!

Wow! Are we really doing this for the 5th year? Why not? If people are crazy enough to come out and race, we're just crazy enough to give them the opportunity!

SLEEP LATE ON FEBRUARY 10TH, let it warm up a little, and then race a cross country 5K at Verdun Adventure Bound at 11:00 AM.
To take the chill off, hot chocolate will be served around a roaring campfire at the finish line next to the pavilion.

SUPPORTING
This race is a fundraiser with all proceeds going to support VERDUN ADVENTURE BOUND. Verdun is a educational 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support youth and adult personal growth incorporating experiential learning and stewardship of the land on its 66 acre retreat facility. Check them out at the link below.

PRICES

$25 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH 11:59PM JAN 27, 2024
$30 PRE-REGISTRATION JAN 27 THROUGH 9:00PM FEB 9TH.
$35 ON RACE DAY AT VERDUN.
LONG SLEEVE RACE T-SHIRT INCLUDED FOR THOSE WHO _PRE-REG BY JAN 27TH AT 11:59AM_. WE WILL STILL COLLECT T-SHIRT SIZE INFO, AND WE WILL HAVE EXTRA SHIRTS, BUT THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER THE CUT-OFF.

Race Course
Verdun has a beautiful cross country course with just enough hills to make it interesting. There is a lot of variety in surface and terrain... in and out of the woods, alongside two ponds, over a couple streams (don't worry... foot bridges).

AWARDS
We will have age and gender group awards as follows:

OVERALL
Open: 3 PLACES

AGE/SEX
Male: 13 AND UNDER, 14-18, 19-40, 41-65, 66+
Female: 13 AND UNDER, 14-18, 19-40, 41-65, 66+

Location

17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville, 22737, VA, United States

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