Open Door Café Stuffed Strut 5k

Event details

The 2025 Open Door Café Stuffed Strut 5k is an in-person running and fundraising event in Wytheville, VA, held on Thanksgiving, November 27. The course is a relatively flat, paved loop around downtown Wytheville, with parking available on-street, across Main Street at First Christian Church, and at Curves on the corner of 12th and West Main Streets. First, second, and third-place finishers in several age and mobility categories receive custom medals. All registrants receive a race-day shirt while supplies last.

Distances and formats

• 5 km - chip timed run, open to ages 10+
• 5 km - run/walk, teams with 10+ members earn prizes
• 5 km - roll event for para-athletes, open to ages 10+
• 5 km - three-person Frozen Turkey Relay
• 5 km - XC Team 5k Challenge, free, open to ages 10-18
• 1 mile - Kids Fun Strut, ages 10 and under; free for ages 5 and under

Fundraising and beneficiaries

Proceeds benefit the Open Door Café, a nonprofit community café in Southwest Virginia. Last year the café served nearly 17,000 meals, more than 13,000 of which were subsidized through charitable gifts and event proceeds. Over 82% of patrons donated less than the $8 per plate value, with an average per plate donation of $2.06. The event supports per-plate subsidies and offers participant fundraising options such as per-mile pledges or fixed donations. Sample impacts listed by the organizer include $5 subsidizing a discounted meal and $100 providing 10 Classic Fare café combo meals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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