The Run League Presents: Friendsgiving 5K/10K
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Gather your people and join The Run League for Friendsgiving 5K/10K — a fall race made for friends, family, and the people who make running (and life) more fun. 🦃🍂
Whether you’re chasing a PR, taking your first 5K at your own pace, or just looking for a fun morning with your favorite people, there’s a spot for you at the starting line.
Bring your best friend. Bring your siblings. Bring your coworkers. Bring the whole family. Come run together, walk together, cheer each other on, and celebrate crossing the finish line together.
Choose the 5K or 10K, invite your people, and make a morning of it. Because Friendsgiving is better when everyone gets to the table — and in this case, the finish line. 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♂️🍁
What to Expect
🏃 5K & 10K race options
👯 A welcoming, community-focused race atmosphere
🍂 A festive fall Friendsgiving theme
🥇 Finisher medal
👕 Race shirt included for eligible registrants*
🎉 A fun morning designed to bring your people together
Your people. Your pace. Your finish line.
Grab your crew, register together, and make Friendsgiving 2026 one to remember!
Giving Back
A portion of every race registration directly supports the University Preparatory College Fund, helping students access college, career, and workforce opportunities.
Additional donations made during registration also go directly to the University Preparatory College Fund, expanding educational opportunities and supporting students on their journey to higher education.
When you run with The Run League, you’re investing in both your own finish line and the future of the next generation.
Join the League !
The Run League is more than a race organizer—we’re building a running community that celebrates consistency, achievement, and the joy of crossing finish lines together.
Swag Alert! Register by October 17, 2026 to guarantee your official Run League Friendsgiving 5K/10K race shirt. After October 17th, registration remains open, but registrations received after October 17th will not include a shirt.
Virtual Participants
Complete your 5K or 10K wherever you are, anytime during the week of race day! After your run, submit your finish time/results using the link provided. Virtual participants will receive the same race medal and shirt (if registered before the shirt deadline) as in-person participants, which will be mailed after the event. Results are submitted on the honor system—no proof required!
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$50.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Colonial Heights.
Learn more about the host city, Colonial Heights.
Colonial Heights is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,170. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Colonial Heights with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes.
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