Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

• Event Name: Hokie Half Marathon and 5K
• Date: September 28th, 2025
• Location: 1715 Pratt Dr #1000, Blacksburg, VA
• Website: Hokie Half Marathon & 5K

🎉Event Highlights

• Anniversary: Celebrating the 13th year of the event
• Finisher Medal: Earn a 13th anniversary Hokie Bird medal
• Entertainment: Live bands and beautiful scenery
• Support: Enjoy terrific race support and awesome swag!

🕖Race Information

• Start Times: 7:30 am for the half marathon, 8:00 am for 5K
• Temperature: Average start time temperature is 55 degrees: 61 degrees at 10 am
• Capacity: 2000 participants for the Half Marathon, 500 for the 5K
• Registration: Register online or by mailing a hard copy form to RunAbout Sports

💰Registration Fees

• Online Closing: 09/26/25 at 7 pm: paper forms accepted until 8 pm on race day
• Half Marathon Pricing:
  • Price Level One: $85 Before 8/20/2025
  • Price Level Two: $95 from 8/20/2025 to 9/19/2025
  • Price Level Three: $100 from 9/20/2025 to 9/27/2025
• 5K Pricing:
  • Without Medal: Starts at $32
  • With Medal: Starts at $45
• Virtual Race: Options include finisher medals, participant shirts, and more, with varying fees.

🏆Awards

• Half Marathon Awards: Top three male and female finishers awarded cash prizes
• Age Group Awards: Top three in specified age groups
• 5K Awards: Hokie Bird medals for top three male and female finishers in age groups
• Finisher Medals: All half marathon finishers receive a medal

📦Packet Pickup

• Location: University Mall (801 University City Blvd, Blacksburg)
• Time: Saturday from noon to 8 pm
• Friend Pickup: Allowed with a note and ID
• Race Day Pickup: Available for $10 if selected during registration

🚗Parking & Drop Off

• Shuttle Service: Buses from Virginia Tech’s Chicken Hill parking starting at 5:30 am
• Parking Area: Corporate Research Park with multiple lots for participants
• Drop Off: Virginia Tech Airport across from the start/finish area
• Parking Passes: Distributed at packet pickup

⏳Course Limit

• Time Limit: Four-hour limit for the Half Marathon
• Support: Course support available until 11:30 am
• Results: Participants not finishing on time will not receive finisher awards
• Certification: Course certified by USATF

📧Contact Information

• Transfer Inquiries: Email RunAboutSports@gmail.com
• Cancellations: Fees are non-refundable: transfers allowed before specific dates
• Complimentary Entries: Available for runners meeting certain standards
• Hotel Availability: Limited complimentary hotel rooms for qualifying runners