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The Orchard Dash 10k

Name: The Orchard Dash 10k
Start: 2026-08-30
End: 2026-08-30
Location: North Garden

North Garden, United States • 30 Aug 2026

The Orchard Dash 5k & 10k

The Orchard Dash takes place on August 30, 2026 at Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden, VA. The event uses a course introduced in 2025 and is described as a cross country style route on the ciderworks property. After the run there is cider available on site.

Distances offered at the event include:

5 km
10 km

In addition to the in-person races, the event offers virtual entry options with choices that include medals and shirts. Registration fees vary by entry type and by registration date. The event page lists separate pricing windows for early and later registrations and for virtual categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia North Garden

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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