Cost: Online pre-registration is $20 until November 5. Online registration is $30 between November 6th and November 22nd. Race-day registration is $45 and takes place from 7:15 to 8:15 at the Booker Building. T-Shirts: Individuals who want to be guaranteed a t-shirt need to register by November 12th to allow for AOT staff to place the t-shirt order. Individuals who want a t-shirt after that time may pick up one at the race if supplies allow. Additional shirts will be $10. Course: The course will take you around English Park and then to the back part of the park, all adjacent to the Staunton River. This is a flat + fast 5k. It’s a beautiful way to start your Thanksgiving! Early Packet Pickup: November 25th and 26th at Altavista YMCA ( get directions ) --> Note: Timeframes for early packet pickups will be from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on both days. Race Day Registration: 7:15 am-8:15 AM at Booker Building. Awards: Join us in the Booker Building after the race for the follo
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Altavista On Track Giblet Jog 5K 2026 — Altavista, VA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Altavista, 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
