When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista VA
Distances
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Join the Southern Virginia University (SVU) community for the Annual Knight Run during Homecoming weekend.
Event Schedule
- 8:00 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing
- 8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
- 9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem
- 9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts
- 10:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years)
- 10:45 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)
- 10:30-1:00 PM: Alumni Tailgate! Food trucks, live music, and yard games available.
Celebration Activities
There will be food trucks, music, and family activities for all to enjoy. After the celebration, stick around and cheer on the SVU Knights football team at 1:00 PM at Knight Stadium.
Costume Contest
- Fastest: Person wearing a costume
- Best Group: Costume
- Scariest: Costume
- Most Creative: Costume
- Funniest: Costume
- Best School Spirit: Costume
- Best Dressed: Overall
- Best Dressed: Kid
Pricing Information
Early Bird Pricing: Ends September 30, $30 (Includes a foam sword to "CHAAAAARGE!" in the race)
Regular Pricing: $35 after September 30
Awards
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Overall
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Men
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Women
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Junior Knights (under 10)
Event Location
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA
More Information
For more details and registration, visit the official race page: Knight Run Registration.
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