Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA · United States
5K races near Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
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Upcoming 5K races near Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
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3JUL
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Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks
Alderson · 59 km away
4JUL
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Waldron Fitness 5K/ Shawsville Independence Day
Shawsville · 16 km away
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25JUL
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John Cox Memorial 5k Run
Athens · 57 km away
25JUL
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1st Annual John Cox Memorial 5k
Athens · 57 km away
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Salem Distance Run
Salem · 33 km away
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Fort Lewis 5K
Salem · 32 km away
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Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
Fincastle · 56 km away
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Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026
Rocky Mount · 54 km away
12SEP
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Joe LaRocco 5K and 1K Elementary School Run
Salem · 32 km away
19SEP
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Smith Mountain Lake Walk to End Poverty
Huddleston · 74 km away
19SEP
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Healthy Floyd 5K
Floyd · 36 km away
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
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The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
The Jaunt for Justice 5K is a run-or-walk event in Roanoke, Virginia, held on the Roanoke River Greenway at River's Edge Sports Complex - North. Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC and the Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association organize this annual race. Proceeds benefit the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, a nonprofit providing legal services to those unable to afford them.
The morning features a children's 0.5K Fun Run preceding the 5K, followed by a medal ceremony. In-person 5K participants receive a raffle entry, with additional chances available on race day. Prizes are sourced from local businesses. RND Coffee will offer coffee and fresh donuts after the event concludes.
2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k
The 2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k is a 5 km run/walk in Athens, West Virginia, starting from 1000 Vermillion Street. It benefits Concord University’s Office of Veteran Services, with funds supporting veterans at Concord and their dependents.
The event is a straightforward community 5k, not a large festival race. The entry fee is $20, the race occurs in the morning, and participants receive a T-shirt. The cause is as significant as the distance, appealing to walkers, casual runners, students, staff, local supporters, and anyone seeking a short race directly supporting veteran services on campus.
2026 NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
NCS Take the Hill 5K
The NCS Take the Hill 5K is an annual cross-country race held at North Cross School in Roanoke, Virginia. It begins and ends on the red barn field on campus. The primary race is a chip-timed 5K run along the NCS Ridgeline Course, a challenging trail route by local standards. The event also features a 5K walk and an untimed 0.8-mile Kids' Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the North Cross School Parents' Association.
Participants compete on the Ridgeline Course for overall, masters, and age-group medals. Walkers follow the same 5K route but without timing or competitive awards. The Kids' Fun Run is for ages 2 to 12, with North Cross cross-country runners guiding the children and ensuring no one is left behind. Parents may accompany their children. All child finishers receive a participation medal, and the top three finishers are recognized. The event includes bounce houses, face painting, and other activities for children.
Doggie Dash 5k
The Doggie Dash is a dog-friendly race held in conjunction with the Indianapolis Monumental Mile in downtown Indianapolis. It is designed for runners and walkers accompanied by their dogs. Each participant receives a doggie bandana, a race shirt, bib, finisher medal, downtown parking voucher, and a post-race beverage.
The start and finish lines are located less than two blocks apart, facilitating packet pickup, spectating other races, and reaching the start line with a dog. Beyond Monumental donates $5 from each Doggie Dash registration to Friends of Indy Animals. This organization collaborates with Indianapolis Animal Care Services to promote the safety, health, and adoption of homeless animals in the city. Participants have the option to register for additional mile waves or the 5K, with each distance or wave requiring a separate bib.
West End Center's 5K Spooky Sprint
The West End Center's 5K Spooky Sprint is a Halloween-season 5K held in Roanoke, Virginia, in late October. The West End Center organizes the race, which has a casual spooky theme rather than a formal championship style.
The listing provides no course map, elevation profile, or participant numbers. The useful facts are simple: it is a Roanoke road race with one 5K category. RaceEntry marks the page information as dependent on what the race provides, and the listing currently has no runner reviews.
Getting Scary on the Huckleberry
Getting Scary on the Huckleberry is a Halloween-themed 5K in Christiansburg, Virginia, hosted by Christiansburg Parks and Recreation. The race starts and finishes at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, and runners often wear costumes.
After the 5K, Parks and Recreation staff serve free breakfast for participants. The morning also includes Truck or Treat, where vehicles from Christiansburg Fire, Police, Public Works, and other local departments park behind the Recreation Center so kids and adults can see them up close and climb around.
Pipestem Pumpkin Run
The Pipestem Pumpkin Run is a Pumpkin/Halloween-themed race day at Pipestem Resort State Park, 18 miles north of Princeton, West Virginia, on Route 20. The program offers a 10K, a 5K, a 5K walk, and a free kids or fun run option. This event marks its 50th anniversary. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall, the top three in 5K and 10K age groups from 11-and-under through 70-plus, and the top five overall in the 5K walk.
The 10K starts at the Amphitheater parking lot, passes the Splash Park, goes through Cottage Area C, turns around just past Bolar Observation Tower, and returns to the same start area. The 5K and 5K walk also start at the Amphitheater parking lot, use the main road, turn around just past the Superintendent’s residence, and finish back where they began. A costume contest, judged shortly after the race starts, is part of the Halloween theme. First place wins a one-night stay at McKeever Lodge, with prizes for second and third. Kids Run participants all receive prizes. T-shirts are limited to the first 80 registered runners and are not offered for the Kids Run or Fun Run.
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash
On Thanksgiving morning in Roanoke, Virginia, the Drumstick Dash sends thousands of people through downtown to raise money for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. It is a 5K run and family walk, open through race morning, and local organizers describe it as the area’s most popular race. The event supports a mission that serves three meals a day, every day, and provides more than 200,000 meals a year to people in need.
The Dash started as a fundraiser and awareness event for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Its field includes runners, walkers, families, and community groups, with participation expected to approach 8,000 people. The Thanksgiving setting matters here: race staff describe it as a morning when people come together to run, walk, and support neighbors before the holiday meal. The Rescue Mission also runs a Manna Food Pantry box program, giving sheltered families 50 to 70 pounds of food every 30 days.
Osprey 10K Run / 5K Run-Walk
The Osprey 10K Run / 5K Run-Walk takes place at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Participants can choose between a 10K run or a 5K run-walk. This event is organized by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Inc., a volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the park.
The course follows park roadways, allowing participants to race through the Smith Mountain Lake environment instead of urban streets. The event is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. All proceeds benefit park programs, such as environmental stewardship and educational initiatives.
WV Dandelion Festival Dream Chaser 5k
The third annual Dream Chaser 5k is a fun run supporting the WV Dandelion Festival, which features family-centered activities and free concerts.
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About 5K races in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
Blacksburg NRV Training Ground
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA hosts 22 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Huckleberry Trail when they want an easy connector between Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and the path gives about 7 miles for steady Z2. Christiansburg Run Club keeps the week moving from 407 Roanoke Street, the Montgomery County Court House, RunAbout Sports, and Radford University Track. Blacksburg Striders put Saturday trail miles at Pandapas Pond. The trail gives you 10 km with 42 m of gain. Hokie Half Marathon and 5K, Downtown Sundown 5K, and the Draper Mile are the anchor race names locals know.
New River Valley Bicycle Association riders have the good stuff: secondary roads, public forestland, gravel, singletrack, and enough climbing to make base miles honest. Locals roll the Huckleberry Trail for an easy spin, take SAYG into Merrimac for recovery, and use Harding-Cedar, Dry Run, Norris Run, and Tabor-Sandy-Blacksburg when the legs need work. Harding-Cedar runs 7 miles and gains 2000+ ft, while the Butt Mountain / Salt Pond Mountain Gravel Loop stays between 3,000 ft and 4,200 ft. The route starts 4 km from Blacksburg and gains 2,497 m.
The local notes do not pin down best months, so locals read the season by events, daylight, and route choice. Summer puts the 44th Annual Draper Mile entirely on Draper Road with Steppin' Out Festival, and runners keep using morning runs, pub runs, track, and Pandapas trail time. Cyclists use warm days for gran fondo-length road miles, gravel loops, and mountain routes toward Mountain Lake, Clover Hollow, Poor Mountain, and the Walker Mountains. Winter changes the game, and Sugar Run + Guinea Mtn becomes the move west of the New River for sunshine away from the arctic Blacksburg wind.