*Note: The Poplar Forest Parkway off Enterprise Dr. will be closed on race day. All participants must enter via our service entrance at: 687 Poplar Forest Dr. Forest, VA 24551 Written directions to Service Entrance can be found at https://www.poplarforest.org/visit/the- retreat/directions/ Description Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support educational programming at Poplar Forest. Registration Information Register early and save! Registration fees increase to $50 on July 25, 2026. Late registration and day-of registration fees increase to $60 beginning on Thursday, August 14th. Race Day registration will be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, August 15th. T-shirts will ONLY be guaranteed to those who registered before July 25th. All others will be invited to come back immediately after
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Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race) 2026 — Lynchburg, VA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 15.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lynchburg, 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
