Run 4 Woods Creek

  • Date Sat 9th May 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Lexington, Virginia
  • Price Free - $43.40
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run 4 Woods Creek on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in beautiful Lexington, Virginia! This exciting 4-mile race takes participants along the stunning Woods Creek Trail, showcasing the natural beauty of the area while promoting conservation efforts. Runners and walkers of all skill levels are invited to join in the fun, making this a perfect event for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts alike.

The race kicks off and concludes at the scenic creek bridge near Waddell Elementary School, offering a unique route that includes a turnaround point at the Historic Miller House Museum in Jordan's Point Park. Throughout the course, participants will enjoy breathtaking views as they traverse playful playgrounds, cross charming bridges, and navigate through a cool tunnel. The trail also provides glimpses of the illustrious Washington & Lee University and VMI, adding an extra layer of excitement to the experience. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the preservation of Woods Creek while enjoying a memorable day of community and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

The Run4WoodsCreek race is a 4-mile run along the Woods Creek Trail in Lexington, Virginia. The race is organized by the Friends of Woods Creek (FoWC), a volunteer organization that is part of Rockbridge Conservation. The FoWC's mission is to protect, enhance, and promote Woods Creek and the associated Trail. The group works to remove invasive plants, monitor water stream quality, and plant native trees.

Runners and walkers of all abilities are encouraged to participate! The race course follows the Woods Creek Trail. Beginning and ending at the creek bridge near Waddell Elementary and turning around at the Historic Miller House Museum in Jordan's Point Park in Lexington Virginia, you will run past Waddell Elementary playground, past Lime Kiln playground, cross the bridge near old Beam Me Up BBQ, run through a cool tunnel and get a taste of Washington & Lee before getting VMI's scenic view overlooking practice fields and barracks before descending to the Historic Miller House and then returning by ascending a challenging hill before eventually gliding by the beautiful and bubbling Wood's Creek again on the return.

For more information about the trail, visit: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/woods-creek-trail?p=-1

Harrington Waddell Elementary School



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Races

  • 4 Miler

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 10 MAR
    https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/woods-creek-trail?p=-1
  • Sponsor 4 Miler

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 10 MAR
  • Student Discount 4 Miler (Must Present Student ID)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 10 MAR
  • Race Day Signup Cash or Check Only 4 Miler

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 08 MAY
  • Youth Discount

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 10 MAR
    Discount is for ages between 7 and 12

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Location

Pendelton PL, Lexington, 24450, VA, United States

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