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Description
Please join us October 2, 2021 as we honor those we've lost and raise awareness and funds for patients and families at The Butterfly Run (5K/10K) to benefit Blue Ridge Hospice! Whether you're a runner or walker, we'd love to see you at the start line. Packet pickup opens at 8:00 am race morning!
The 5K is a gorgeous walk or run through lush Virginia country, with mountain views, beautiful scenery, and a variety of tree species at the VA State Arboretum. On the 10K course, you'll run through the arboretum, on through a barn, by grazing horses, and around a historic plantation estate!
Your walk or run will allow Blue Ridge Hospice, a nonprofit hospice, to provide excellent end-of-life care to everyone, regardless of financial ability, and no-cost grief support to the community. THANK YOU!
Virtual 5K and 10K options also available! Your packet and shirt will be shipped to you if you select our virtual option.
Place
400 Blandy Farm Ln
Boyce, VA US 22620
Course Map
Volunteer
We appreciate your willingness to volunteer for the Butterfly 5K/10K! Your help will make our event successful.
Help us out!
- Post signs along the race route alerting the neighborhood about street closures
- Registration/Packet pickup
- Race marshals
- Water stations
- Breakfast reception
- Race setup and cleanup
Fundraising
Want to do more?
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Raise $100 and your race registration fee is waived!
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Encourage others to pledge your run... donations help patients and families.
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Create your personal fundraising page online during registration!
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Top fundraisers win prizes.
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Not running but want to help out? You can still become a fundraiser by setting up your personal fundraising page by clicking here.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Awards
Age group awards will be presented 3-deep in all divisions, for both races, for male and female categories:
First overall male and female and top 3 male and female 19 and younger, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Awards are based on gun time.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup opens at 8:00 am race morning!
Still need to register? No problem! Online registration will stay open until the race starts (so you can even sign up quick and easy on your phone from your car!), or you can sign up at the packet pickup.
Virtual 5k/10K
Run or walk anywhere you want between October 1-3.
You'll have to track your distance and time on your own. There are many free apps you can download on your smart phone (Map my Walk/Map my Run; Runkeeper; Pacer; Strava Running)
Submit your times on the results page!
Virtual race results are separate from the in-person race results, and no awards will be given for virtual participants. Your race shirt will be mailed to you.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.
