Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

*Note: The Poplar Forest Parkway off Enterprise Dr. will be closed on race day. All participants must enter via our service entrance at: 687 Poplar Forest Dr.Forest, VA 24551 Written directions to Service Entrance can be found at https://www.poplarforest.org/visit/the-retreat/directions/ Description Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support educational programming at Poplar Forest. Registration Information  Register early and save! Registration fees increase to $50 on July 25, 2026. Late registration and day-of registration fees increase to $60 beginning on Thursday, August 14th. Race Day registration will be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, August 15th. T-shirts will ONLY be guaranteed to those who registered before July 25th. All others will be invited to come back immediately after