The Mosby Foundation 5K Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Staunton, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosby Foundation Dog Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| The Mosby 5K Run | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mosby Foundation Dog Walk: $20 until Nov 7.
- The Mosby 5K Run: $35 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Staunton runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:03 and men in 29:27.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:47 AM, and the Mosby Foundation Dog Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Gypsy Hill Park - 600 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Blue Ridge Timing) for The Mosby Foundation 5K Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Mosby Foundation 5K Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:45 or better, the top quarter in 26:01, and half the field in 30:40; the last tenth came in after 39:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:19 |
| 20-29 | 34:55 | n/a |
| 40-49 | n/a | 29:09 |
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 70 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
- Gypsy Hill Park - 600 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 15, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Mosby Foundation 5K Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 44 runners finished the The Mosby 5K and Dog Walk; the median finish was 30:40 and the winner ran 22:48.
- Where does it start?
- Gypsy Hill Park - 600 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401.
From the organizers
This is a 5K Run and Dog Walk to raise money for the Mosby Foundation. We are a national non profit organization based in Staunton , Virginia. Our mission is to help pets stay with their families by helping pay for emergent medical expenses. We also have a food pantry locally and a spay/ neuter program. The race is in memory of Dr. Valerie Weiss , a local veterinarian who dedicated her life to animals, family, and the community.