THE FIREBOLT 5k and RACE OF 100 HARRYS ARE SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Please follow Blue Ridge CASA on Facebook for registration information for 2020.
Important Race Day Info
- PLEASE READ: Gates will open at 6:30am. You must be parked by 7:55am. The Cochran Parkway entrance to the museum will close to traffic at 7:55am. This is for runner safety as the course includes part of the parking lot and Cochran Parkway. If you are a late arrival you will have to wait until the race concludes at 9am to enter the museum parking area.
- CARPOOL-CARPOOL-CARPOOL: Parking is limited at the museum. Please plan to carpool and arrive early. Parking attendants will be onsite at 6:30am to direct traffic and fill the lots.
- Use Cochran Parkway to Enter: It has come to our attention that most GPS systems will take you to the Frontier Drive Entrance of the Museum. This entrance will be closed. Please use the directions below to access the museum via George Cochran Parkway. Frontier Culture Museum- 1290 Richmond Ave. Staunton, VA 24401
From 81 N
Exit 222
Merge right on to Rt 250 West
At the 3rd light (approximately half a mile)
Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Frontier Center Trail. (Between McDonald's and Chic-fil-a)
Follow the roundabout to George Cochran Parkway
George Cochran Parkway ends at the Frontier Culture Museum parking lot.
From 81 S
Exit 222
Merge Right on to Rt 250 West
At the 2nd light (approximately 1/4 mile)
Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Frontier Center Trail. (Between McDonald's and Chic-fil-a)
Follow the roundabout to George Cochran Parkway
George Cochran Parkway ends at the Frontier Culture Museum parking lot. - Handicap Accessibility: If you require handicap accessible parking and did not reserve it please call Angela immediately: 540-290-1347. Handicap Parking cannot be guaranteed unless you confirm with Angela.
- Proceed to the Welcome Center: When you arrive at the museum, please follow the signs towards the Welcome Center. The entrance for Cochran Pavilion is directly behind the Welcome Center. The race will start AND finish in the area around Cochran Pavilion.
- On Site Packet Pick Up will be from 7am-7:45am.
- Race of 100 Harrys: The Race of 100 Harrys will begin at the same time as the Firebolt 5k. If you aren't completing the race with your child (optional), please have an adult waiting at the finish line to greet your little wizard.
- Bibs: All 5k and Race of 100 Harrys participants will get a bib in their packet. Even if you are not being timed please wear your bib to the race. Bibs should be affixed to the front of participant’s shirts for easy view.
- 5k Course- Runners, Walkers, Children and Strollers: The course involves two laps around the museum grounds. It is a combination of paved and gravel paths. Some gravel areas may be narrow. Please be aware of faster moving participants and allow them to pass. For faster participants- please be aware many participants (about half) are not being timed and will be completing the course at their own pace. We have many children registered who may be completing their first 5k- please be patient with the crowd.
- Free Admission ALL DAY at the Frontier Culture Museum: Feel free to stick around and tour the museum before you head downtown to the festival. Participants get in free all day when they present their race bib.
- Finishers Medals- A team of volunteers will be waiting at the finish line to hand out Finishers Medals. Be sure to get your medal before you leave.
- CASA's team will be handling all logistics for the race. We may not be available by phone or email on Friday, September 27th or Saturday, September 28th.
In closing- Thank you for your support of Blue Ridge CASA. Our team will be handling all logistics for the race. We may not be available by phone or email on Friday, September 27th or Saturday, September 28th. If you need assistance you can contact me at 540-290-1347. Text is best. I will respond as I am able.
Angela
Firebolt 5k
Muggles and Wizards alike- join us for a magical run on the grounds of Staunton's own Frontier Culture Museum. Along the course you will find many familiar sights from Harry Potter's wizarding world. The race will be professionally chip timed for runners looking to PR, or you can choose to walk the course, take in the sights and stop for selfies. Wanna run in full Potter-Gear while riding a broom? We totally understand, and We Love it!
Are you ready to compete with your House? At registration you will join Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor or Slytherin. (Still need to be sorted? Click here) Runners will be timed individually and their scores will be tallied to name a Firebolt 5k Cup winner. Who will get the bragging rights: Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor or Slytherin? Brooms up!
No matter which House is victorious every runner will walk away with a cool finisher's medal and House tshirt. Wear your House tshirt and medal all festival long! NOTE: The last day to register and be guaranteed a House Tshirt is Friday, September 6th.
For the little wizard? The Race of 100 Harrys.
The Race of 100 Harrys is a half mile course which runs right through the heart of the museum. The race is not timed, children are encouraged to complete the course at their own pace and take in all the cool sights. All participants will receive a cool finishers medal. Parents should accompany young children, strollers welcome. Open to wizards 0-12 years young.
May we suggest skipping the Polyjuice Potion and opting for the VIP (Very Important Potter) Package? With the VIP Package wizards will receive a Gryffindor House Robe (one size), their own Wizard Wand (please no running with wands, we don't want to perform a healing spell so early in the morning) Wizard Glasses, Lightning Bolt Tattoo and cool commemorative Race of 100 Harrys tshirt. Everything your wizard needs for the Queen City Mischief and Magic Festival. NOTE: The last day to register and be guaranteed a tshirt is Friday, September 6th. VIP Packages purchased after September 6th will include Robe, Wand, Wizard Glasses and Tattoo only.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR: This year both the Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys will begin at the same time. The Race of 100 Harrys will start promptly at 8am. The Firebolt will start directly following. If you are competing in the 5k and have a child participating in the Race of 100 Harrys please have another adult waiting at the finish line for your child. Please no unsupervised young wizards.
Registration fees
Ravenclaw House - Firebolt 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, If you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind." —The Sorting Hat Compete with Ravenclaw House in the Firebolt 5k. Runners will compete individually and their times will be tallied to declare a victorious House. Will it be Ravenclaw?
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ClosedJul 28 – Jul 28
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$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 28 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Aug 1
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$35.00
Regular Registration
Aug 1 – Sep 8 -
ClosedSep 8 – Sep 21
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Hufflepuff House - Firebolt 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
"You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, And unafraid of toil." —The Sorting Hat Join Hufflepuff House to compete in the Firebolt 5k. Runners will compete individually and their team scores will be tallied to name a victorious House. Will it be Hufflepuff?
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ClosedJul 28 – Jul 28
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$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 28 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Aug 1
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$35.00
Regular Registration
Aug 1 – Sep 8 -
ClosedSep 8 – Sep 21
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Gryffindor House - Firebolt 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
"You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart" —The Sorting Hat Join Gryffindor House to compete in the Firebolt 5k. Runners will compete individually and their team scores will be tallied to name a victorious House. Will it be Gryffindor?
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ClosedJul 28 – Jul 28
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$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 28 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Aug 1
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$35.00
Regular Registration
Aug 1 – Sep 8 -
ClosedSep 8 – Sep 21
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Slytherin House - Firebolt 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
"Or perhaps in Slytherin, You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means, To achieve their ends." —The Sorting Hat Join Slytherin House to compete in the Firebolt 5k. Runners will compete individually and their team times will be tallied to name a victorious House. Will it be Slytherin?
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ClosedJul 28 – Jul 28
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$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 28 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Aug 1
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$35.00
Regular Registration
Aug 1 – Sep 8 -
ClosedSep 8 – Sep 21
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Race of 100 Harrys Closed
Online registration closed-
Skip the Polyjuice Potion (it tastes just terrible) and pick the VIP Package. VIP or "Very Important Potter" racers will receive a Gryffindor House Robe (one size), Magic Wand, Wizard Glasses, Lightning Bolt Tattoo, and the Wizard approved Race of 100 Harry's Tshirt! PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES FROM LAST YEAR: This year both the Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys will begin at the same time. The Race of 100 Harrys will start promptly at 8am. The Firebolt will start directly following. If you are competing in the 5k and have a child participating in the Race of 100 Harrys please have another adult waiting at the finish line for your child. Please no unsupervised young wizards. Children are encouraged to complete the course at their own pace. This race is not timed. Parents are encouraged to participate with young children. There are lots of cool things to see along the course so take your time and enjoy the sights!
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ClosedJul 28 – Jul 28
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$15.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jul 28 – Jul 31 -
ClosedJul 31 – Aug 1
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$25.00
Regular Registration
Aug 1 – Sep 21 -
ClosedSep 21 – Sep 21
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Angela Crawford
- angela@blueridgecasa.org
- Phone
- +1 540-213-2272
