WHAT YOU GET

• Performance event shirt
• Professional chip timing service
• Commemorative finisher glass
• Pint of Bold Rock Hard Cider
• Post-race party and awards ceremony

REGISTRATION

• $40 through 11/12/26
• $45 11/13/26 through 12/4/26
• $50 Race day (12/5/26)

Participants registered on or before Sunday, November 22 are guaranteed an event shirt. A limited number of extra shirts will be given out by date of registration at packet pickup.

All registrants will receive a pre-race email with event details and race day information during race week.

TEAMS
Grab your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or family members and participate as a team! Teams may run or walk, and all experience levels are welcome. A team consists of two or more participants.

Create or join a team during registration.

Prizes will be awarded for:

• Biggest Team
• Best Team Costumes

REFERRAL PROGRAM
Invite your friends to join you at the Bold Blitzen 5K! After registering, you’ll receive a personalized referral link in your confirmation email.

Refer 4 friends who register using your link and receive a $10 refund as our thank you!

COURSE

• The mostly paved (with some gravel) course is easy and flat with gorgeous views in every direction!
• Walker and Fido-friendly; all-terrain strollers welcome.
• Course Map

PACKET PICK-UP
Bold Rock Cidery
1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 22958
Directions

Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Race Start: 10 AM

​POST-RACE
After you cross the finish line, it's time to celebrate! 

• One finisher glass and cider is included for all participants age 21+
• A glass of non-alcoholic sparkling cider is included for children and adults under 21
• Use the Beverage Ticket attached to your race bib
• Valid ID is required

​AWARDS
Awards will be presented to:

• Overall Male and Female Winners
• 1st Place Finishers in the following age groups:
  • ​Under 21: 8-11 |12-15 |16-20
  • Over 21: 21-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+

Winners must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their award.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for race updates and race-day photos.
• Race photos provided by Doug Ash Photography.

REFUNDS | TRANSFERS

• There are no refunds for this event.
• Runner transfers are permitted. To transfer your registration to another participant, please email your request no later than two weeks prior to race day.

WEATHER

• In the event of severe weather that makes the course unsafe, the event will be postponed to the following day.
• Participants will be notified via email, and updates will also be posted on the website and Facebook pages.
• Please ensure you are available for both dates, as refunds will not be issued due to weather-related postponements.