Events
Walnut Creek 5k
Walnut Creek 10 Miler
RACE DATE CHANGED TO 2/21/26!
New Date: 02/21/2026
Due to adverse conditions on the trails, park roads, and parking lot at Walnut Creek park, we have postponed the race from 2/6 to 2/21. The safety of our runners, volunteers, and staff is always our top priority. Please refer to your email for directions on updating your registration if you registered prior to February 2nd.
Here Are Your Options:
Place
North Garden, VA US 22959
Description
The CATs are excited to bring you the second annual running of the Walnut Creek 5K & 10miler! This trail run is suitable for a wide variety of ages and paces. If you’re a seasoned trail runner, this race has the vibe you love! If this is your first trail race, this race has the vibe you’ll soon love! We are excited to show you the beautiful trails that 525-acre Walnut Creek Park has to offer. As a bonus, it's held on the beautiful and iconic TJ100k course- come cut your trail teeth in the footsteps of legends!
The race is approximately 90% wooded single track/double track and 10% open cross country/jeep road and features spectacular views of the 45 acre lake on site. Course links below!
CATs members will receive a $5 discount on registration to either race (you must be logged into your RunSignUp account used for your CATs membership for the discount to appear). Registrants will receive race branded swag and post-race refreshments!
Please note there are no refunds and the event will take place rain or shine. Inclement weather affecting the safety of participants or causing adverse trail impacts may cause delay or rescheduling of race.
THE NICKEL ROUTE : 446 feet of elevation gain over a 5k+ ;)
THE DIME ROUTE: 1285 feet of elevation gain over nearly 10 miles.
Don't want to run but still want to enjoy the fun? We couldn't do this without volunteers like you! Consider signing up for a slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8AC29A7F5C34-61547838-walnut#/.
Registration Notes
- Please note that race day registration is not available.
- For the safety and comfort of all participants, we do not allow dogs or other pets at this event.
- Strollers are not permitted on the race course.
- Our no-refund policy has an exception for pregnancy and postpartum circumstances - please email walnutcreekrace@gmail.com if you need to request a pregnancy/postpartum-related refund (note that if you emailed before 12/8, were are unable to access the email and ask that you re-send to this new address).
Race Contact Info
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