Hustlin’ Hellbender 5K Road Race in Laurel Community

Join us at the Laurel Community Center for our first-ever Fall 5K Road Race. For the past 5 years we have had a 5K Road Race in conjunction with our annual 4th of July Freedom Festival, but it made for a very hot and long day. Many have requested a Fall race instead, so here it is - th Hustlin' Hellbender 5k Road Race! As in the past, racers will arrive in the parking lot of the Laurel Community Center between 8:15 and 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 to get signed in and shuttled to the starting point. The race will begin on Hickey's Fork Road and will end in the Laurel Community Center parking lot. The race will start at 9 AM. Race fee is $30 without a T-shirt and $45 with a T-shirt. Please plan to pay on the morning of, either with cash or card (there will be a small additional service fee for cards). *Please register by October 1st if you would like an event T-Shirt, so don't wait!* All experience levels welcome. Come run or walk. All participants must sign a waiver. Participants under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver too. Click Here to Sign Up The Laurel Fire Department will assist with this race and escort participants with fire trucks in the front and rear of the race. A light breakfast will be available for all participants following the race. We look forward to seeing you there! *Disclaimer: This is a small community event where all timing is done in house to the best of our ability. *