# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Poplar Forest for the 15th Annual Face the Forest Obstacle Course Run! Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation, encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest. The obstacle course race is open to families and teams of all ages.

Registration opens May 1, 2026 and is $45/person. All registrations before July 25 are guaranteed a T-shirt in their size. After July 24th, registration increases at $50/person. Late registration and day-of registration increases to $60 beginning Thursday, August 13.

*Please note, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. Event Tickets DO NOT include admission to the property during daytime hours. To tour the house and grounds between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., you must purchase a regular tour ticket here.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest/face-the-forest-5k-obstacle-course-run/200029977669003
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, contests, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 174

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Forest
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502
- **lat**: 37.3591
- **long**: -79.2508
- **full address**: 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502, Forest, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run being held?
  - **A:** Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502, Forest, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run?
  - **A:** Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run is organized by Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Forest, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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