Southern Fauquier Ruritan 5K Run/ Walk
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:45 AM EDT
- Location
- Midland, VA
- 11176 Rogues Road, 22728
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A rustic 5K on a working farm, complete with wooded trails, farm animals, and a post-race burger or hotdog.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
QuirkyGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Experience a unique 5K run or walk at Southern Heritage Farm, hosted by the Southern Fauquier Ruritan Club. This second annual event takes you through 3.12 miles of scenic wooded trails, over bridges, and past farm animals like horses, chickens, and cows. Be prepared for potentially muddy and slippery conditions if it rains, transforming the course into a cross-country style challenge. Finishers receive a medal, t-shirt, and goodie bag, plus a token for a burger or hotdog.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 5K course winding through scenic wooded trails and over bridges.
- Encounter farm animals like horses, chickens, and cows along the route.
- Receive a finisher's medal, t-shirt, goodie bag, and a token for post-race food. Expect potential mud if it rains; strollers are not recommended.
Standout details
- Scenic farm property with wooded trails
- See horses, chickens, and cows
- Potential cross-country mud run
- Post-race burger or hotdog
Perks & features
- Swag Included
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
- Timed race
Difficulty
Steady Effort
Steady EffortMixed surface + rolling terrain
5K distance, muddy or wet terrain, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Come out and enjoy our second annual 5K around the scenic property of Southern Heritage Farm organized by Southern Fauquier Ruritan Club!
3.12 miles of wooded trails, bridges, horses, chickens, and cows! 2-3 water stations will be provided throughout the course. We will hold this race rain or shine! Please note: if it rains before or during the race the trail WILL BE muddy and slippery, essentially turning into a cross country/ mud run. All participants receive a finishers medal, t- shirt and goodie bag as well as a token for a burger/ hotdog at "Brock's Bistro"!
First place man/ woman will get an additional prize!
The race will start at 10:15 AM SHARP!
A huge thanks to our sponsors; Luck Stone of Virginia, Paul Henry Windows, and Clark Brothers Gun Shop!!
Walkers are welcome to attend as well as leashed dogs! Strollers are not recommended due to unevenness of trails.
*If you are interested in sponsoring; please reach out to Brenda Highsman 540-809-2070*
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