Charlottesville Track Club 2026 New Year's Day 5K - Thursday, Jan 1st 10 a.m start

Fee (in-person or virtual) $40.26 ($35.26 CTC Member) *CTC Members receive a $5 discount. Membership must be valid on 1/1/26 to receive discount. The price increases to $50.26 for race-day signup on 1/1/26. Fire works Bea nie for FIRST 250 who register before December 10 and complete the race. Free Drip Coffee and cocoa at the race this year. Custom coffee drinks may be purchased from Too Brave Coffee truck. Charlottesville Track Club was established in 1976, and the CTC is the driving force behind running in Central Virginia. Each year, the CTC directs some of the most popular local races including the New Year's Day 5K, Charlottesville Women's 4 Miler and Men's 4 miler, Charlottesville Ten Miler, Bruce Barnes Mile, and All-Comers Summer Track Meet Series. These well-organized, not-for-profit races attract thousands of runners and raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities annually.​ In addition, we provide Half Marathon and Marathon training programs as well as training for the C10M. Proceeds Benefit Shoes for Kids. Providing running shoes to athletes from 7-18. Thanks to Blue Ridge Timing for providing chip timing on the Free Union course! VOLUNTEERS Jobs are parking (4), Food and Beverage 2, hand out beanies 2, and course guidance (5). Time would be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please signup on VOLUNTEERS or contact Rick Willis at westeditor@gmail.com Volunteer Jan 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 a.m. Race Begins at 10 a.m. VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE! Run your 5K anywhere between 12/30/2025 and 1/01/2026 THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. NO dogs will be allowed on the racecourse. _______________ Frequently Asked Questions How hilly is the course? The course is relatively flat. Will it be a mass start? Yes Will there be bathrooms out at Free Union? Yes. We will have porta-johns with hand sanitizers. ​ If I can't make it to Charlottesville, is there another option for me? Yes, we are also doing a Virtual ANYWHERE option! Should I bring