
Clifton Caboose Twilight Run
Sat, May 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Location
- Clifton, VA
- Newman Road in Clifton, PO Box 94, 20124
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a scenic twilight 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run through historic Clifton, then celebrate with live music and refreshments at the post-race party.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
Who it's for
- Walkers Welcome
Great for: walkers, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Experience the charm of Clifton, VA, with the Clifton Caboose Twilight Run. This evening event offers a 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run, starting and finishing in the historic, turn-of-the-century town. Enjoy a scenic course that gently winds down country roads, crosses a creek, and passes horses. After your run, join the lively Post Race Party at the Red Barn, featuring live music, snacks, suds, and an awards ceremony. It's a wonderful way to enjoy a spring evening.
What to expect
- Runners and walkers enjoy a gently rolling course through the countryside, passing a creek and horses.
- Celebrate at the Post Race Party with live music, snacks, and suds.
- Adults 21+ receive two complimentary beer tickets.
Standout details
- Twilight run experience
- Scenic country roads
- Post-race party with live music
- Beer tickets for adult runners (21+)
Perks & features
- After-Party
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM EDT · From $22.40
Opens Dec 20, 2025, 7:59 AM EST · Closes May 30, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM EDT · From $33.10
Opens Dec 20, 2025, 7:59 AM EST · Closes May 30, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Walkers welcome
From the organizer
Join us on Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 pm for the Clifton Caboose 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
The start/finish line is just a few feet from the Triangle (the intersection of Clifton, Newman and Main Streets); near the Barn located at 7139 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124
Both the 1-Mile Fun Run and the 5k begin in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton, VA. The scenic course winds down a gently rolling country road, across a creek, and past a horse or two, then back to the start line. There will be water along the course and near the turnaround point.
The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 6:00 pm. Once it is finished, we'll line up the 5K runners and walkers. We strongly suggest all 5K participants be ready and at the start line at 6:00 pm.
Parking is available at Clifton ES, the floodplain off Newman Road, and throughout town. Please do not park at Trummer's restaurant..
After the run, stay for the Post Race Party at the Red Barn! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music, an awards ceremony, snacks, and suds. Registered adult runners (21 & older) will receive 2 beer tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased on site for $5 each.
Registration Fees: 5K: $30 per person When registering a family of three or more, each family member will receive a $5 discount 1-Mile Fun Run: $20
Online registration will remain OPEN through Race Day , at 5:30 pm . Runners may use their phones to register and pay online right up until we are ready to run.
Registrants will receive a commemorative Clifton Caboose T-shirt while supplies last. Please be sure to register by May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.
Packet pick up will be on Friday, May 29, from 5:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, May 30 (race day) from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Barn, 7139 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124. Bibs will be assigned to runners when they pick up their packets. Runners may pick up packets for others registered for the race.
Awards for the 5K will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top 2 male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.
We will also give awards to the top male and female CBA Member finishers in the 1-30 and 31 & Over age groups.
There will be ribbons for all finishers in the 1-Mile Fun Run and medals for the top male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15.
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