Brenda Bryant Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Brenda Bryant Memorial 5K Run/Walk takes place in Fishersville, Virginia, on October 24, 2026. One event is on the program, a 5K (3.1 miles) open to both runners and walkers, and it starts at 8:00 a.m. That single early start keeps the logistics light: bib pickup, a warm-up, and you are finished with plenty of morning left.

Run/walk events like this one tend to draw a mixed field, so decide beforehand which race you are running. Racing it means starting near the front and holding a pace that feels controlled through the first mile before you commit. Walking or jogging it means treating the distance as a comfortable outing rather than a test. Newcomers need surprisingly little preparation for 3.1 miles: three runs a week for a month, with one of them gradually stretching to 30 or 35 minutes, covers it. Fall temperatures in the Shenandoah Valley usually mean a cool start, so plan a layer you can drop.