Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys 2023 - Virtual or In-Person

The Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys are sold out. There will be no onsite registration. Click here to be added to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/zSDziLuXi6nP5Eaa6

Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys FAQs Shipped Race Packets All packets were shipped by Friday, September 15th. Packet Pick Up Friday, September 22nd 12:00pm – 6:30pm Blue Ridge CASA Office 119 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401 Unclaimed Packets will be set up in the concession stand area. Please be aware they may get wet if it is raining. Virtual Participants Please submit your race time using the link below no later than 2pm on Saturday, September 23rd. QCMM will award house points for the winning house at the in-person race AND for the house that submits the most times virtually. https://forms.gle/5Peqo2bKoe1PYuyHA Don’t forget to share your photos on our Facebook page using the hashtag #Firebolt5k2023 https://www.facebook.com/Firebolt5ksva In-Person Participants Schedule of Events (times are approximate and subject to change) 8:00am – Welcome and race rules, Stonewall Brigade Bandstand, Constitution Dr, Staunton, VA 24401 8:05am – Race of 100 Harrys and Firebolt 5k participants gather and move to starting lines. Race of 100 Harrys starts as soon as participants are in place at the starting line. Firebolt 5k Participants line the race loop to cheer on the little wizards. 8:10am – 5k participants move to starting line. 5k race starts as soon as participants are in place at the starting line. 8:55am – Closing and awards for top female and male in each age category and Best Male and Female Overall Finishers. Stonewall Brigade Bandstand, Constitution Dr, Staunton, VA 24401 8:15am – 10am – FREE Rides on the Gypsy Express Mini Train! Be sure to visit the Gypsy Express Mini Train for free rides and a very cool 9 ¾ Platform Photo Op. 8:15am – 10am – Pick up a free bag of Duck/Fish Food and head over to the Gypsy Hill Duck Pond. Enjoy feeding ducks, geese, swans and the beautiful koi fish. (bags are first come, first served) In Person Awards Top Male and Female Finishers in the following age categories: 0-13 14-25 29-35 36-42 43+ Overall Top Finisher, Male and Female. 12 awards total Race of 100 Harrys The Gypsy Hill Park loop will not be closed to traffic on the day of the race. Adults are encouraged to complete the race with younger children. Parking Parking is available along the Gypsy Hill Park Loop (600 Churchville Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) BEFORE 7:45am. Parking is also available along both sides of Thornrose Ave. (511 Thornrose Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) and near the Thomas D. Howie Memorial Armory, along 116th Regimental Rd. Staunton, VA 24401 Results Visit https://www.runroanoke.com/ for timed race results. Weather The event is rain or shine. If a serious weather threat prevents us from safely executing the event, medals will be available for pick up on race day from 9am-11am at the Blue Ridge CASA office: 119 W. Frederick St. Staunton, VA 24401 If dangerous weather occurs at the event, a siren will sound, and volunteers will direct participants to the closest shelter. Restrooms and Picnic shelters are located along Constitution Drive. Rain is in the forecast, dress accordingly. Switch from In-Person to Virtual If you need to switch your race registration from In-Person to Virtual and need to have your medal shipped to you, please email angela@blueridgecasa.org In the email include the names and addresses of each registration that needs to be changed. It will cost Blue Ridge CASA approximately $5 to mail a medal. Feel free to make a donation through our website to help offset the cost. www.blueridgecasa.org Where is the festival? The festival is located in downtown Staunton, which is a flat one-mile walk from Gypsy Hill Park. (Churchville Ave to Central Ave to Beverley Street) Find Blue Ridge CASA at the QCMM Festival Free Patronus Game at Ollivanders Wand Shop Expecto Patronum! Now you can discover your Patronus here at Queen City Mischief and Magic! Visit Ollivanders Wand Shop on Do Good Alley for our free Patronus game. Once your Patronus is revealed, you will be given a collectible Patronus card to keep. Look for the Blue Ridge CASA tent! Ollivander’s Wand Shop This is where young wizards and witches come in search of the most essential wizarding item: their wand. At Ollivanders you will find all your favorite Harry Potter Character Wands including: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy and all your favorites. These character wands are replicas of the wands seen in the movies and books, designed to resemble the wands that each character used. Open Saturday 10am- 6pm (or sell out) Come early for the best selection. Look for the Blue Ridge CASA tent! Free Pumpkin Carving Kits at Ollivanders Wand Shop Free pumpkin carving kits will be available at Ollivanders Wand Shop, while supplies last. Look for the Blue Ridge CASA tent! Ollivanders Wand Shop and Patronus Game are staffed by volunteers. All proceeds benefit Blue Ridge CASA for Children, a 501c3 that advocates for abused and neglected children in the Shenandoah Valley. What else can I expect at the festival? The city is bustling with magical encounters! Use the SCHED website to plan your entire festival experience. https://qcmm2023.sched.com/ Questions? Concerns? Contact: Angela Crawford, Race Coordinator angela@blueridgecasa.org Emails received Friday 9/22 - Sunday 9/24 will be returned on Monday, 9/25

Firebolt 5k -Virtual and In-Person Options for 2023

In-Person Participants

Join us for the 6th Annual Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys in scenic Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. (Just a short walk to the QCMM Festival) Race festivities will begin at 8am on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023. We will have free train rides on the Gypsy Hill Express, photo ops at our 9 and ¾ platform, free duck and fish food, and plenty of shade and space to hang out.

Virtual Participants

Will you still get a cool t-shirt? Yes
Will you still get the 1st of our brand new 3-medal series? Yes
Will you pick your course, day, and time to run? Yes

In September you will receive a package in the mail with your house t-shirt and cool finisher's medal. In 2023 we are launching a brand new 3-part medal series. Reveal coming soon!

On Saturday, September 23rd - hit the road in your favorite potter swag or our cool race t-shirt and upload your pics to our social media page.

Upload your run/walk time. More details to come. (this will help determine the winning house and award house cup points during the festival.

Let's talk Medals:

We have a brand new 3-part medal series launching in 2023. Follow us on Facebook for the big reveal.

Race of 100 Harrys

Approximately a .25 mile walk/run for children 10 and under. Race of 100 Harrys' finishers also receive their own t-shirt (children's sizes only), lightning bolt tattoo, and an extra cool finisher's medal. Keep an eye on social media for our 2023 medal reveal.