Fee (in-person or virtual) $40.26 ($35.26 CTC Member) *CTC Members receive a $5 discount. Membership must be valid on 1/1/26 to receive discount. The price increases to $50.26 for race-day signup on 1/1/26. Fire works Bea nie for FIRST 250 who register before December 10 and complete the race. Free Drip Coffee and cocoa at the race this year. Custom coffee drinks may be purchased from Too Brave Coffee truck. Charlottesville Track Club was established in 1976, and the CTC is the driving force behind running in Central Virginia. Each year, the CTC directs some of the most popular local races including the New Year's Day 5K, Charlottesville Women's 4 Miler and Men's 4 miler, Charlottesville Ten Miler, Bruce Barnes Mile, and All-Comers Summer Track Meet Series. These well-organized, not-for-profit races attract thousands of runners and raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities annually. In addition, we provide Half Marathon and Marathon training programs as well as traini
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Charlottesville Track Club 2026 New Year’s Day 5K – Thursday, Jan 1st 10 a.m start 2025 — Free Union, VA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Free Union, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
