Altavista On Track Giblet Jog 5K

Altavista On Track Giblet Jog 5K is held in Altavista, Virginia, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The single format is a 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 8:30 a.m. The course takes you through English Park with views of the Staunton River, and an awards ceremony after the race recognizes the top finishers in several categories. Participants who register before the stated deadline receive an event shirt, and proceeds support economic revitalization efforts in downtown Altavista.

A park-based 5K with river views is a pleasant setting for both a competitive run and a relaxed family jog. If you want to place in your age group, spend six weeks adding one interval or hill session per week to your regular running and taper lightly in the final days. If you are newer to running, a gradual run/walk progression toward 30 minutes of continuous jogging will get you to the finish comfortably. Late November in Virginia can be chilly at 8:30 a.m., so plan a layer you can remove and jog a few minutes before the start.