Fox Trot 5k & 1 Mile

About the Event

The Fox Trot 5k & 1 Mile takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 9:15 AM EDT at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick, Virginia, USA. This cross-country course event invites participants to enjoy a 5k or 1 Mile run through the beautiful vineyard property, with post-race socializing in a reserved cabana for race participants, plus a gift basket raffle featuring prizes valued at over $200.

Distance	Start Location	Finish Location	Start Time
5K (Cross-Country Course)	Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, Keswick, VA	Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, Keswick, VA	09:15
1 Mile (Cross-Country Course)	Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, Keswick, VA	Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, Keswick, VA	09:15 (or as announced)

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

Post-Race Gathering: Participants can socialize after the race in a reserved cabana at Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard.
Gift Basket Raffle: Each paid adult entry includes one raffle ticket. Additional tickets are available for purchase. The gift basket has a value of at least $200.
Virtual Options: Virtual participation is available with options including medal only, shirt only, or medal with shirt (shirt orders have an earlier cutoff date).
Venue: Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard – a beautiful vineyard setting in Keswick, Virginia.
Course Type: Cross-country course through the farm and vineyard property.

Route and Atmosphere:

Scenic Setting: The course runs through the beautiful Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, offering picturesque views of the Virginia countryside, vineyards, and farm landscapes.
Terrain: Cross-country course with natural surfaces typical of farm and vineyard trails.
Family-Friendly: Both the 5K and 1 Mile distances are suitable for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Post-Race Festivities: Reserved cabana for participants to relax and socialize, plus a gift basket raffle with prizes valued over $200.
Vineyard Atmosphere: The farm and vineyard location creates a relaxed, scenic, and festive environment for runners and spectators alike.
Spectator Experience: Friends and family can enjoy the beautiful vineyard setting, cheer participants, and join in the post-race socializing at the cabana.

The Fox Trot 5k & 1 Mile at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard in Keswick, Virginia – a cross-country run through scenic vineyard property – welcomes runners of all levels to enjoy a morning of racing, post-race socializing in a reserved cabana, and a gift basket raffle.

Races Offered

1 Mile

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$28.29

5K

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$38.96

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Keswick.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 29.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.9° / 29.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:51

nightlight Sunset

20:36

About Keswick

Learn more about the host city, Keswick.

Keswick is the northern tourist hub of the Lake District National Park and is a favourite base for serious walkers and climbers, artists and photographers, and anyone who enjoys mountain and lake scenery. A thriving town of individual shops, including many selling outdoor equipment, art galleries, delis, cafes, restaurants and pubs, Keswick is a great place to collapse at the end of a long walk and eat a hearty meal. It also has many attractions to occupy visitors on a rainy day when heading up into the hills is not the thing to do.