_ The 2022 Valley 5000:
With over 300 runners expected and even more spectators, this will be an amazing year for the 39th Valley 5000, hosted by Sweetheart City Racing. This run/walk is scheduled to begin in Mehaffey Park on August 26, 2022. We are proud to support House of Neighborly Services, an organization that assists and advocates for people challenged by the effects of poverty or facing a situational crisis. Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup will be at TBD, Thursday, Aug 25th, 5:30-7pm. Please DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. We will be setting up and getting ready to start at 5:30pm. You can also pick up your packets 45 min prior to your race start time at MeHaffey Park on Aug 20th.