5K races near Hollymead

East End Farm in Louisa County hosts the SPARC of Hope 5K, a morning 5K run supporting suicide prevention efforts in the local community. The event begins at 9:00 a.m., with race-day packet pickup available before the start. Registration allows participants to pay for a shirt or enter for free without one. The course is a 5K located at the farm, with the gathering focused on more than just the run. A keynote speaker will address the attendees, who are invited to share stories of hope and recovery, honor those lost, support donations, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.

The North Garden 5K is a trail race held at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, Virginia, close to Charlottesville. It is included in the Harvest Hustle event, which provides 5K and 10K in-person race options, along with virtual choices for those who wish to run from another location. The race route follows the park's trails instead of city roads, making it a small outdoor trail event rather than a road race. Virtual participants may receive a medal, a shirt, both, or neither. Fees for in-person participation increase with each registration period. The event is noted as one of the organizer’s newer trail races. Course maps, packet pickup information, and details for volunteers are available through the organizer’s event channels.