Get ready to light up the night with holiday cheer! Held the second Saturday of December each year, The Deck the Heels 5k Night Run is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is open to everyone.
The course winds through the city streets, past beautifully decorated homes and twinkling holiday lights. Runners are encouraged to dress up in their most festive attire.
After the race, stick around for a post-run a holiday extravaganza with Santa, food, hot chocolate, music, and more! It's a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones, all while soaking up the holiday atmosphere.
Glow-in-the-Dark accessories will be available at packet pickup. We encourage runners to "Deck" themselves out for this festive Christmas event.
We are also pleased to announce the addition of the VIRTUAL Deck the Heels 5k for those that are unable to join us in person. Virtual participants are able to choose a 5k course and submit their time to our Results page.
So lace up your sneakers, put on your best holiday gear, and join us for the Deck the Heels 5k Night Run. Let's spread some holiday joy and make memories that will last a lifetime!
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Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
00:00
$25.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Altavista.
Learn more about the host city, Altavista.
Altavista is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The town is in the Lynchburg Metropolitan Area, and its population was 3,378 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1907 by John Edward Lane and Henry L. Lane of the Lane Company, and was chartered in September 1912.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Deck the Heels 5K Night Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Cathy Gee | — | |
| 🥇 | Ben Woodford | — | |
| 🥈 | Bryan Gee | — | |
| 🥈 | Kristina Woodford | — | |
| 🥉 | Andrew Taylor | — | |
| 🥉 | Grace Sirmon | — | |
| 4 | Carrie Davis | — | |
| 4 | Brittany Sirmon | — | |
| 5 | Mandi Dolan | — | |
| 5 | Rebecka Guzman | — | |
| 6 | Sara Craddock | — | |
| 6 | Brian Shelor | — | |
| 7 | Lorenzo Hernandez | — | |
| 7 | Helen Cashell | — | |
| 8 | A. Rajendran | — | |
| 8 | Kayla Kuni | — | |
| 9 | Mary Rajendran | — | |
| 9 | Alicia Matherly | — |
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