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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $47$50 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Sep 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $47, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Plaid to the Bone 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 44:51 or better, the top quarter in 51:13, and half the field in 1:01:00; the last tenth came in after 1:18:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 47:11 | 49:00 |
| 30-39 | 49:01 | 48:50 |
| 40-49 | 51:18 | 44:52 |
| 50-59 | 1:02:52 | 48:38 |
| 60-69 | 1:06:44 | 1:03:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Faster than most Virginia 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 51:13, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°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.
What the organizers of Plaid to the Bone 10K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
7am - Race Day Packet Pick Up Begins. 7:50am - All Athletes Report to Starting Line on River Road. 7:55am - National Anthem. 8am - Plaid to the Bone 10K Start! 9:30am (ish) - Awards Ceremony. 10am - Course Closes - River Road Reopens to…
Parking and travel
There are two parking options for this event. Pratt Park: Parking at Pratt Park will be available until 7:30am, at which point vehicles will no longer be allowed to enter or leave because of the road closure on River Road that will begin…
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top Male and Female athletes in the following categories: Top 3 Overall. Top 3 in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
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Get ready to channel your inner lumberjack or lumberjill at the Plaid to the Bone 10K - the coziest, crunchiest, most flannel-filled race of the fall!
Race day is October 11th when the leaves are turning and the apple cider's flowing! This lumberjack-themed run will have you trading your usual race tee for your finest plaid shirt. Whether you're rocking suspenders, beanies, or just a solid beard, we want to see your best forest fashion as you race with us through an autumn-filled course.