FARMVILLE, Va. – Over the hills and through the woods…Longwood men's and women's cross country is hosting the Lancer Summer Open 5K on Saturday August, 12.
 
The annual 5K takes place on the Lancers' home trail, and runners will tackle scenic, rolling hills on the challenging course that was the site of last year's Big South Championships. Runners can take their hand at navigating twists and turns on the site of the former Longwood Golf Course at 1503 Johnson Drive.
 
Registration is open now and is $25 before July 31, and the race is open to all ages and abilities. Walkers are welcome and dogs are permitted. Strollers are prohibited on the course due to the rough terrain. Late registration runs from August 1-11 and is $30, and race day registration costs $35.
 
For those wanting to participate but unable to make it to Farmville, a "virtual mile walk or run" option that is available for $25 with an event t-shirt or $10 without the shirt. The participants of the virtual mile will be entered into a drawing for a prize from one of the sponsors.
 
Sponsorship opportunities are also still available.
 
For questions, reach out to Coach Brooke Craig at craigab@longwood.edu.
 
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Longwood cross country program.
 
Both cross country teams are gearing up for their fall schedule, which will feature seven races.
 
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