First Annual Fairy Stone 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Stuart, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Annual Fairy Stone 5K Ruck | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | 5 |
| First Annual Fairy Stone 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | 115 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the First Annual Fairy Stone 5K Ruck starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 2,260 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,260 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is First Annual Fairy Stone 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
From the organizers
The Friends of Fairy Stone State Park will hold their First Annual Fairy Stone 5K on October 3rd, 2026 at 9:00am (rain or shine.) At 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
A beautiful course through Fairy Stone State Park with rolling hills on a paved road. Fairy costumes are highly encouraged! Bring the family and enjoy the park after the race! Rucking requriments are 25 pounds minimum.