Run. Cheer. Sip. Repeat.

Run Fest at Panorama Farms combines scenic trail running with a community festival featuring local brews, live music, and real good eats. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Panorama Farms - home to the University of Virginia’s cross country teams and host of the 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships - this is the ultimate fun run experience.

Pick Your Run:

One race? Great. Two? Even better. All three? Legendary.

Register for multiple events and score a limited-edition Run Fest hat, plus bonus high-fives when you cross the line. Click each event to learn more.

At Run Fest, the finish line is just the beginning:

Start your morning with some fresh coffee from the Shenandoah Joe tent.
Cheer on your friends and teammates as they take on the morning events.
Refuel at a local food truck.
Soak up the views at Panorama Farms.
Grab a cold craft beer from Random Row Brewing Co.
Enjoy live music from local bands throughout the day.
Run or walk with your dog.
Celebrate community, walking, running, and everything in between!

Young man working on a laptop and holding a yellow robotic device in a classroom setting, with other students using laptops and electronics.

Come for the run

Stay for the fun (and a great cause!)

Run Fest at Panorama Farms is proud to support the UVA Innovation Hub at Charlottesville Middle School, a partnership between the UVA School of Education and Human Development, Charlottesville City Schools, and the UVA Center for Community Partnerships. The Innovation Hub engages every student and teacher fellow in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning that blends technology, creativity, and community connection - helping young people think like innovators and solve real-world problems right here in Central Virginia.

100% of beverage proceeds at Run Fest go to the Innovation Hub, which provides educational resources and opportunities to CMS students and Teacher Fellows. We’ll drink to that!