About the Run the Valley 2026
Run the Valley is a chip-timed race through Rock Valley, with a shorter fun run option alongside the main distance. Both courses are timed officially, so results are accurate regardless of which distance you choose. The race is new, which tends to mean organizers are still working to make a good impression.
After the racing, there is a recovery zone and an awards ceremony on site, with refreshments and local vendors set up nearby. Packet pickup and race-morning registration both happen before the start, so you have options if you cannot make it out the evening before.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/8/2026 07:30$35
1 Mile8/8/2026 08:15$30
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
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