Holiday Run FestivalSaturday, December 7, 2024Last Race of the Year.Miles in Martinsville in partnership with
the Martinsville Speedway presents the 2024 Holiday Run
Festival. This December 7 event will be run in
conjunction with the annual Martinsville Speedway Toy drive. The Holiday
Run Festival will feature two races and a walk, both starting and finishing on
the iconic Martinsville Speedway. Founded in 1947 by the
late H. Clay Earles, Martinsville is the only track which has hosted
NASCAR Cup Series races every year since the division's inception in 1949. The 2024
Holiday Run Festival will feature a new and improved course for each of the
races. Participants in the 2023 event
asked to include more of the speedway in the courses. We listened and think you will like the
result. All races start and finish at
the checkered flag finish line located on the speedway’s front stretch.
See Route Map for details on new course for 2024. The Youth in Motion 5K will
start at 9:00 AM. This is the fall race for the local Youth in Motion
program. This program is designed to inspire young girls and
boys to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based
curriculum and creatively integrating running into their lives. This race
will include serious competitors of all ages and will include the participation
of a significant number of youngsters along with their coaches and mentors. Also starting at 9:00 AM will be the 5K
Toy Walk. The walk will be open to those who just want to
walk the course and enjoy the ambience of the Speedway venue. Walkers
will not be eligible for awards or race shirts. The Southside 10K will
start an hour later at 10:00 AM. This race offers the opportunity
for runners to challenge themselves over a longer distance. The 10K is a
great stepping stone for those runners who are considering stepping up to a
half marathon or full marathon. Looking
for more miles? Check out our 15K
DOUBLE CHALLENGE. Register
for both races under the category: 15K Double Challenge. Run both the Youth in Motion 5K and the
Southside 10K at scheduled times. Your 5K finish will be
recorded by our timing company as you cross the finish line, and then be added
to your chip timed results for the 10K. 15k
Double Challenge runners must start respective races at prescribed times of 9
AM for 5K and 10AM for10K. Participants
may use the time prior to the start of the 10K to stretch, rest and re-hydrate. Youth in Motion 5K
participants will receive the official tech fabric short sleeve race shirt if
registered by November 20. Those
registering after Nov 20 will receive shirts subject to available supply. Southside 10K participants
will receive the official tech fabric, gender specific long sleeve race shirt
if registered by November 20. Those
registering after Nov 20 will receive shirts subject to available supply 15K Double Challenge
participants will receive the official tech fabric, gender specific long sleeve
race shirt if registered by November 20.
Those registering after Nov 20 will receive shirts subject to available
supply. In addition, 15K double
challenge participants will receive a special finisher medal commemorating the achievement. Participants
will compete for Overall & Age Group awards in all three race categories.
Note: 15K registrants may earn awards in each of the three categories.
Races are open to runners of all ages and
abilities. RegistrationResultsPictures from Light Up the Night 2022Contact InformationGirls On The Run: Results 20172016 ResultsLight Up the Night 5K Results |
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