United States·2026

Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Running here centers on the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K, which draw competitors through Blacksburg's compact downtown and surrounding campus areas near Virginia Tech. Cycling dominates the region—the gravel Tour de Dirt 2026 (128.7km) and Tour de Floyd (99.8km) showcase the Appalachian terrain, with rolling hills and significant elevation gain that characterize routes heading south and west into the Blue Ridge foothills. The area sits at roughly 600m elevation with steep valley runs and dirt roads ideal for gravel and mountain cycling, though road runners find flat loops along the New River valley floor.