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Woodbooger 5K

Name: Woodbooger 5K
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Norton

Norton, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Woodbooger 5K - Norton, Virginia

The Woodbooger 5K is a trail race held in the City of Norton, Virginia, as part of the annual Woodbooger Festival. The race takes place on the Flag Rock Area Trails within Flag Rock Recreation Area and covers a distance of 5K.

The Woodbooger Festival runs for three days, Sept. 25-27, and highlights Norton’s natural resources, folklore, and history. Festival programming references the mythical Woodbooger, described as a Bigfoot-like creature associated with the Flag Rock Recreation Area. The festival offers a range of family friendly activities during its multi-day schedule.

The event is hosted by the City of Norton. Proceeds from the race support the continuation of the Woodbooger Festival. Registration for the race closes on Thu, Sep 24 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Norton

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

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

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