BeastLake 5K & Obstacle Course Race
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 3:45 AM EDT
- Type
- Obstacle race
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Race feel
Celebrate July 4th with a splash at this community 5K obstacle race, featuring fun water challenges and supporting Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
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- Faith & Community
Faith & CommunityPast race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
134 3.1 Miles finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
47:19
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 29:08.
People mix
More men
About 37% women and 63% men in rows with usable gender data.
Quick read
For the 3.1 Miles in 2025, this looks like a small field: 134 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 47:19. The quicker front of the field averaged about 29:08. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | 2025 | 134 | 47:19 | 49:14 | 29:08 | 25:55 / 31:22 |
Last summary update: Apr 30, 2026
From the organizer
Eastlake Community Church invites you to participate in the 8th Annual Beastlake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday July 4th. This is a community event open to all people, of all fitness levels, from the novice to the hardcore athlete. Choose from one of three events that best suits your fitness and skill level. This event raises fund for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
The BeastLake is back for the 8th year, and we have some new twists along with favorite obstacles from past years. Back for 2026 is a “ stay cool” option to the course that includes a ‘slip n slide” type water slide down part of the course, an option to do the balance beam over an inflatable pool. and an option to run through a section of sprinklers midway through the race. All the water features are OPTIONAL and designed to bring an additional fun experience to the race. We will also be having food trucks at this years race with registered 5KOC and 5K participants receiving food vouchers.
Food & Drink