Mountain Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Covington, VA; 1903 Dressler Drive, 24426
Type: RUN

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More event insights are on the way. Additional race details are being prepared—check back soon, and always confirm timing and logistics on the official registration page.

Distances & registration

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 MilesSat, May 2, 9:05 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Feb 1, 2026, 5:23 AM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
5KSat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 1, 2026, 5:23 AM EST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5KSat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Feb 1, 2026, 5:23 AM EST · Closes Mar 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Practical details

From the public listing when we can extract them — confirm on the official site.

Walkers
Welcoming signals in listing
Swag
Shirt / swag mentioned

Fit snapshot

Better when you want a walker-friendly, low-pressure day.

Who this is best for

Best for

beginners
walkers

Race-day feel

Atmosphere: Community-driven
Course feel: Mixed course character
Planning feel: Simple local race

Course snapshot

Hilly · Walkers welcome

Difficulty

Partial Condition Vibes Analyzed

Steady Effort

Respectable work for the distance; manageable for prepared runners.

5K distance, mountainous area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

Generated summary

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm on the official page.

Where this comes from

From the official listing
Mentions shirts or swag
Audience cues from listing text

Good fit for

awards
Beginner Friendly
cause_driven
chip_timed
food_drink
shirt
swag_included
Walker Friendly

Before you sign up or book travel, confirm the final schedule, distances, and logistics on the organizer's official site or registration page.

From the organizer

Mountain Momma Maternity Support is excited to present the 1st Annual Mother's Day 5k & Fun Run/Walk!

We will be hosting both a 5k (walk or run) and a 1 mile fun run (or walk!). Open to all, moms and dads, spouses, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, friends, runners and walkers! This event is to honor all the different moms in our lives while raising money to help families in our community. Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome! Kids 10 years and under run for free with an adult registration.

Schedule: 7:45am - Registration Opens 8:30am - Yoga Warm-up 8:45am - All runners asked to clear the trail and line up begins 9:00am - 5k race start 9:05am - 1 mile Fun Run/Walk start Awards presentation, food trucks, and vendors to follow

Race Amenities: - Chip timed 5k - Yoga Warm-up - Pre-registered 5k participants will receive a short-sleeved race shirt. 5K runners must register by April 1st to guarantee a shirt. Shirts can be purchased for 1 mile participants at extra cost by emailing mountainmommams@gmail.com with shirt size. - Moms receive a flower from local florist shop at finish line! - Overall and age group awards for 5k

***The deadline to receive a t-shirt is April 1st. If you register after that date, we cannot guarantee a Mountain Mother's Day t-shirt but will have extra shirts available while supplies last. Sponsors must send in logos by Sunday, March 29th to be included on t-shirts.

Packet Pick-up - Tuesday, April 28th at Four Moons Designs from 1-4p - Wednesday, April 29th at Four Moons Designs from 9a-12p - Day of Packet pickup at registration table starting at 7:45am

Raffle Basket! We will be raffling off a basket full of things mom will love (more details coming soon). How to get a ticket: donate to MMMS between now and race day, show a receipt, and receive a raffle ticket for every $5 donated! We collect any baby item including pacifiers, diapers, clothing, wipes, formula, creams and lotions, bath items, etc.

Have questions? Contact via email at MountainMommaMS@gmail.com

Interested in sponsoring? Receive race registration discount for employees, logo on race shirts, listed as sponsor in all press releases, and a have positive impact on maternal and postpartum health in the Alleghany Highlands!

Interested in being a vendor? We are looking for food/drink, businesses, and anyone interested in setting up a table at the event! Register at: https://forms.gle/iFLTxtFezhQ4qwcw9 Questions? Email us at mountainmommams@gmail.com