# TaterFest's Couch Potato 1K/5K!

- **When:** Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 326 Wunder Street, Mount Jackson, VA, 22842-9420
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-188904-taterfests-couch-potato-1k-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/MountJackson/TaterFest?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

While originally planned to be only a 5K - these couch potatoes just couldn't muster the energy! For the enjoyment of ALL levels of spud muffins, we are offering a 5k AND 1k option!

Both races will check-in at Lions Park (aka Town Park - 326 Wunder Street). A visual of the route will be available ahead of time, posted online, and physically when you check-in. 

5K - The race, beginning at 8AM, will begin in Lions Park and end at the Town Hall (downtown). Check-in will be from 7-7:45AM. There will be a potato bar for the 5k runners at the finish line and water stations available. All racers will receive a bag of Route 11 potato chips, a voucher for the potato bar, and a tee shirt. Beginning at 9:30, there will be a hayride to bring you back to Lions Park (or you're welcome to walk/run back - approx. .4mi). All are welcome to stick around and enjoy TaterFest (10-5PM): live music, local farmers market, the wine/brew garden, hayrides, tractor show & MORE! 

1K - For our true couch potatoes! The race, beginning at 1PM, will be made up of a loop in Lions Park (smack dab in the middle of TaterFest!). Check-in will be from 12-12:45PM. All racers will receive a bag of Route 11 potato chips, a $5 coupon to Melted Dreams, and a tee shirt. This race will be marked, but untimed, and awards will only be given for best costume!

This Couch Potato 1k/5k is hosted by the Town of Mount Jackson Spud Squad and we are so grateful for our event partners: 

Valley Trail Bike & Run - sponsoring prizes for winners!
Shenandoah Valley Runners - race & route support!
SEARCH - hosting our potato bar!
FCCLA - sponsoring our water stations

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-188904-taterfests-couch-potato-1k-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188904-taterfests-couch-potato-1k-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).