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Plaid to the Bone 10K 2026

Date
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $47 · goes up to $50 on Sep 30, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K10KOct 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.

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The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Sep 30, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $47 until Sep 29, then $50 until Oct 11.

Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $47, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

2025 results

All results
105
finishers
1:01:00
median (9:49 /mi)
36:07
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
median 1:01:0037:521:31:19
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Plaid to the Bone 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Plaid to the Bone 10K?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 10K
AgeWomenMen
20-2947:1149:00
30-3949:0148:50
40-4951:1844:52
50-591:02:5248:38
60-691:06:441:03:29

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Plaid to the Bone 10K cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Schedule

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

Parking Information - Read Carefully

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

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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Race details

Where
120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 220 feet
Included with entry
Short Sleeve Bella + Canvas T-shirt
Distances
10K
Editions
2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Plaid to the Bone 10K?
Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $47 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Sep 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
At $47, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).
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?
10K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 105 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 1:01:00 and the winner ran 36:07.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

From the organizers

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.

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