Run for the Hills 5K

03/12/2026

⏰ Last chance for online registration! ⏰

Today is the final day to register online for the Forest Hill 5K – Run for the Hills! Online sign-ups close at 11:59 PM tonight, so don’t miss your chance to join us.

Register here:
https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

Miss the online deadline? Don’t worry! A limited number of walk-up registrations will still be available during packet pickup times (while spots last).

📦 Packet Pickup Locations & Times

Luck Road Running Store – Willow Lawn
Thursday | 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Stone House at Forest Hill Park
Friday | 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday (Race Day) | 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Bring a friend, and get ready to Run for the Hills! 🏃‍♂️🌳

For event details, please refer to: https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

03/11/2026

🐾🏃‍♂️ Forest Hill 5K – Special Prizes You Won’t Want to Miss! 🏃‍♀️🐶

The Forest Hill 5K on Saturday, March 14th isn’t just about the finish line—there are some very important competitors this year! We’ll be giving prizes for:

🐕 Fastest Leashed Pet & Owner
🎩 Best Dressed Pet
👶 Fastest Runner with an Occupied Stroller

Whether your dog is speedy, stylish, or just excited to be there, this is your moment. Grab the leash, load up the stroller, and join the fun!

https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

🐕🏃‍♂️

For event details, please refer to: https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

03/07/2026

One week till the 5K!!!!!
Online registration is open through Thursday March 12th.
https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

After that you can do in person at the Stone house in Forest Hill Park on Friday 3/13 from 4PM – 6:30PM
Saturday 3/14 from 8AM – 9AM

Alternatively if you are near Willow Lawn on Thursday the 12th stop by our sponsor Lucky Road and register or pick up your packet from 4-6 PM

03/01/2026

Today is the LAST day (3/1) to sign up and be guaranteed a race shirt. Sign up now!

Join me at Run for the Hills! 5K 2026 on March 14, 2026!

02/26/2026

A dreary Thursday is a great day to sign up for the Forest Hill 5K and manifest great Spring weather for March 14th.

https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=96370404

Sign up for the 5k by 3/1 (or before) and guarantee yourself a great long-sleeved tee

Join me at Run for the Hills! 5K 2026 on March 14, 2026!

02/23/2026

Ever wonder where the great designs for the FH5K shirts come from? I've heard rumors that it is from the gnomes in the park or a colab with the turtles and deer. Neither of those are correct (sorry). These great designs have ben coming from neighbor and professional graphic designer, Page Hayes and her company House of Hayes. Page has been creating the shirt design for years along with providing the designs on numerous other FHNA projects.

Thank you for your time and support of the FH5K Page!

https://www.houseofhayes.net/

02/22/2026

Meet a first time Blue Level Sponsor for the Forest Hill 5K, Lucky Road with 5 locations in and around Richmond.

They will be hosting packet pick up/ registration at the Willow Lawn location:
Thursday March 12th from 4-6 PM
https://luckyroadrunshop.com/

Packet Pick up/ Registration will also be at the Stone House in Forest Hill Pak
Friday March 13th 4-6:30PM
Saturday March 14th 8-9AM

02/22/2026

One week left to be guaranteed a shirt from the 5K register by 3/1/26.

For event details, please refer to: https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

02/01/2026

It’s time to run for the hills at our annual 5K. Registration is now open for the 2026 Forest Hill 5k!.
The race starts at 9 AM on Saturday, March 14th. Your entry fee gets you an amazing t-shirt, entrance into the race, swag bag, and it also gives you an opportunity to support the Forest Hill neighborhood. Visit the site below to register....
https://www.active.com/richmond-va/running/distance-running-races/run-for-the-hills-5k-2026

Interested in being a sponsor or volunteer? DM me for more information.
There will be also prizes for fastest adult and kid runners, runner/stroller combo, human/dog runner, and best cheering zone!

03/21/2025

Thank you all for running with us. See you in the park next year.

Chick-fil-A | Baltik’s Bagels | Forest Hill Presbyterian Child Care Center | Furbish Thrift | Sarah Abubaker (City Council) | Riverside Outfitters | True Timber Arborists | Vasen | Westover Hills Neighborhood Association | ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque & eazzy burger | Tommy’s Express Car Wash | Anytime Fitness, Forest Hill | Agriberry | Belmont Butchery | Birch Salon | BoHo Quad Studio | Cafe Zata | Cove Management | Crittertown | Good Shepherd Episcopal School | Lucky Road | Natalie's Taste of Lebanon | Sneed’s Nursery | WPA Bakery

03/21/2025