Race into the New Year 5K - Saint Albans
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Event overview
The Race into the New Year Prediction 5K takes place on January 1, 2026 in Saint Albans, West Virginia. It is Race #1 of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series and is held at Saint Albans High School (25177). The event is listed as a 5K Run/Walk and includes a course map and race photos.
Registration, pricing and awards
Registration opens October 1, 2025. Entry pricing for the single event is: Oct 1-31 = $25; Nov 1-Dec 25 = $30; Dec 26-31 = $35; Race Day = $50. A series bundle for all Winter Series races is offered at a bundled price of $70 (strikethrough $75 shown). The bundle lists three events with their locations and dates: the Saint Albans 5K on Jan 1, 2026; Dachshund through the Snow 5K in Charleston on Jan 25, 2026; and KCHA Run for the Paws 5K in Nitro on Feb 28, 2026. Shirt orders must be placed by December 12 at midnight.
Awards include a prediction-based competition: top 5 male overall and top 5 female overall based on how close a runner’s finish is to their predicted time; participants using a time tracking device are not eligible for prediction awards. Individual race awards, based on net times, include top overall male and female and top two male and female finishers in age divisions 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Sponsors include aptiming.com. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.