Forever 10 Miler

Blue Ridge, United States • 31 Jan 2026

Event details

The Forever 5 & 10 Milers take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Blue Ridge, VA 24064. The event offers the following options:

  • 5 miles
  • 10 miles
  • 5-mile virtual run
  • 10-mile virtual run
  • Race and RNUTS bundle

Entry fees listed are $35 for the 5 miler, $45 for the 10 miler, and $25 for each virtual run. Prices increase after January 6, 2026. Registration opens December 8, 2025 and some registration options close on January 31, 2026. The bundle option shows a $0 base price but fees apply after selection.

Course and logistics

Both the 5- and 10-mile courses are out-and-back and use a section of the Hellgate 100k route (miles 55-60), called the Forever Section. The route follows a rocky backcountry portion of the Glenwood Horse Trail between Day Creek Day Use Area and Bobblets Gap Road. The 5 miler will have a volunteer or timing point at the halfway point. The 10 miler will have a timing point at Bobblets Gap Road to verify the turnaround.

Packet pickup is scheduled on the days before the event at Gilbert Chiropractic in Salem (26 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153) and at Fleet Feet Sports in Roanoke (4347 Franklin Road), plus pickup at Day Creek Day Use Area on race day. There will be a course briefing on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
Forever 10 Miler Virtual Run
10 mi
Forever 10 Miler
5 mi
Forever 5 Miler
5 mi
Forever 5 Miler Virtual Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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