Running Is Lit 5K

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19

2026

Community 5K in Abingdon, VA on September 19, 2026 supporting Literacy Partners with a $20 registration and proceeds directed to literacy programs and a NYC Marathon fundraiser.

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Abingdon, Virginia

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Running Is Lit 5K

Running Is Lit 5K is a community run and walk held on September 19, 2026, in Abingdon, Virginia. The course is presented on the Virginia Creeper Trail at 300 Green Spring Road. The listed distance is 3.1 miles and the event is described as family friendly, open to participants of all ages and abilities who wish to run or walk.

Registration for the event opens on July 15, 2026 and closes on September 12, 2026. The registration fee is $20. Funds collected help cover event costs; remaining proceeds are designated for Literacy Partners and their work to provide children and families with access to literacy resources. Proceeds also support the Literacy Partners 2026 NYC Marathon Fundraiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Running Is Lit 5k

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