Heatwave Hustle 10k
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Event overview
The Heatwave Hustle 5k & 10k takes place on June 28, 2026 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA (901 Amherst St.). The event offers an in-person race and a virtual race option. Points from the races count toward the organizer’s Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack series and toward the Spring Series. The listed Back of the Pack time is 13:00; this is described as a series classification for runners who average slower than that pace, not a course cut-off.
Race details and logistics
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
The course is mostly paved with rolling hills and some small gravel sections. The 5k is a single out-and-back route; the 10k is two out-and-back repeats. Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. Water stations: three on the 10k at approximately miles 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65; one on the 5k at about mile 1.55. Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are available inside the museum. Packet pickup is available at the event; race day registration is offered but t-shirt sizes for race day registrants cannot be guaranteed. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before June 17. Registration fees listed: 5k $30 until June 15, then $35; 10k $45 until June 15, then $50; prices increase by $5 on race morning. Live results are posted on Athlinks with a QR code at the race; final results and series points are posted the Monday after the event. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to top two in several age groups; overall top three are not eligible for age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.