Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse

Inwood, WV

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K1K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse

This race benefits a child advocacy center, and the cause shapes the atmosphere. Awards go to top overall finishers, age bracket leaders, and cross country teams, so there is genuine competition woven in alongside participants who are simply there to support the mission. First responders, child welfare workers, and legal professionals are recognized separately when they register.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at an address in Martinsburg, with a second window on race morning at the venue before the start. There is a short kids fun run alongside the main distance, so families with young children can run together.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

46finishers

20:22winner

26:48median

42:07cutoff

Top 3: A. Ruble (20:22) · William Madert (20:23) · Benjamin Burns (20:34)

The Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/19/2026 08:00$30

1K9/19/2026 09:00Free

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Common Questions About the Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse

Will I finish last at the Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 26:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 42:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (46 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:22 while the median finisher took 26:48. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.