Arkema 5K Race & One Mile Fun Run

09/20/2025

The race's title sponsor is Arkema. Arkema is a multinational company based in France. Arkema operates in over 55 countries has a workforce of 20,500 employees. They create high-performance materials, including specialty polymers, additives, and acrylics for use in various industries. Arkema is the corporate leader and title sponsor for the annual 5K race.

09/19/2025

Tomorrow, September 20, is the big day. The weath looks good and the community has provided a tremendous response in supporting the 2025 races. While we are not expecting any weather issues, any race related updated will be shared on Facebook. We hope to see you soon. We are looking forward to a fun event!

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09/18/2025

Thank you Inframark for your ongoing support of the Arkema 5K Race. Inframark provides the Town of Chatham expert water, sewer, and street services. They are a great corporate citizen and a race leader. Thank You!

09/15/2025

FYI. Online Arkema 5K race signup deadlines tonight at midnight.

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09/10/2025

There are a number of Chatham's out in the U.S.A., but the best one is found in Chatham, VA. If you live here, you love it here. Thank you to the Town of Chatham for its unwavering support of Town's volunteer fire department and community rescue squad!

09/10/2025

Online registration for the 2025 Arkema 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run will end on Monday, September 15, 2025. This is a change from the published registration deadline of September 19th.

09/08/2025

A long time sponsor of the race, Sovah Health returns for the 2025 event. We appreciate our hospital's ongoing support for both of our emergency departments. Thank you Sovah Health!

09/01/2025

The 2025 Arkema 5K early sign up deadline ends at midnight tonight! $30 sign up!

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08/29/2025

The first race deadline is approaching. Register online by September 1 for a free race T-Shirt!

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08/29/2025

A big 'Thank You' goes to Columbia Forest Products and the Columbia Forest Products Foundation for their support in the 2025 race. They are supporting the the 2025 event at the Race Director level. Columbia Forest Products makes wood veneers in Chatham, and they are a fantastic corporate neighbor.

07/24/2025

Haymes Brothers is a returning Race Champion! They are a premier infrastructure construction firm who locally built the new Dry Bridge north of Chatham and the Bannister River bridge south of Chatham. Thank you Haymes Brothers!

07/20/2025

Who is a Champion? Davenport Energy. They have supported the Arkema 5K Race for years, and return again for 2025. Being dependable is a Davenport hallmark!