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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Williamson Road/Elm Avenue - Hospital Side, Roanoke VA
5K
47–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–79°F
dry
2024
37–64°F
dry
2023
39–68°F
dry
2022
35–49°F
dry
2021
46–66°F
dry
2020
38–61°F
dry
2019
43–63°F
dry
2018
43–58°F
dry
2017
40–65°F
dry
2016
57–82°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Want to support our local outdoor community and get the whole family outside the weekend of Go Fest? Let's do it! Join us for the 3rd annual $5 5K and get the whole family involved without breaking the bank. Over the last two years we have had 55, 1st time 5k finishers! Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Marsh McLennan Agency, all proceeds benefit Roanoke Outside!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-18
- Location: Williamson Road/Elm Avenue - Hospital Side, Roanoke, VA
- Timing: This event will be chip timed.
- Prizes: Age group and overall M/F prizes will be awarded.
Post-Race Activities
Stick around after the race for raffles from Hoka, Runabout, and more! All finishers will be entered to win!
Race Route
Find the race route here.
Packet Pickup
- Friday: October 16th from 2-6pm
- Saturday: October 17th from 12-6pm
- Location: RunAbout Sports Roanoke (3635 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014)
Race Start
Sunday Oct 18th starting at 9am at race start.
Registration
For more information and to register, visit the registration page.
Course map
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