Events
Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler
Blacksburg Classic 5K
1 Mile Fun Run
Event Information
Come join the fun at the 41st edition of the Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K presented by Roots Realty Group, the first event of the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series. Both races start at Margaret Beeks Elementary School and feature a course that runs briefly through the Miller Southside Neighborhood before hitting the popular Huckleberry Trail. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience one of the New River Valley’s “classic” running events while also making progress on your fitness goals for 2026.
10 Mile & 5k Races start at 9 AM
All 10 Miler finishers receive a finisher gift. Long sleeve race shirts to 5K and 10 mile runners who register before midnight Feb 8th
1 Mile Fun Run
A free one-mile fun run will also take place at 10:15 AM, fun for the whole family! Fun run participants aren’t eligible for a race shirt or the overall/age group awards.
Schedule
Friday, February 20
- 3 - 6 PM - Packet Pickup @ RunAbout Sports Blacksburg
Please pick up your packet on Friday if you are able so you don't have to wait in line on race day!
Race Day (Saturday February 21) - Margaret Beeks Elementary School
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup
- 9 AM - 10 Mile & 5K Start
- 10:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Start
- 12 PM - Course closes
Awards
Overall top 3 male and female finishers
Top master (40+) and grand master (50+)
Top 3 for each age group
Finishers are eligible for one award which will be determined in the following order of priority: overall, masters, grand masters, age group
Overall awards are based on gun time
Course Information
The 5K and 10 mile routes share the first 2.6 miles at which point the 5k turns left, returning to Margaret Beeks and the 10mi continues straight for an out-and-back on the Huckleberry Trail.
Aid stations are at 2 miles, 4.5 miles, 6 miles, and 8 miles. Gels are available at aid stations #2 and #4.
The 10 mile course has a soft cutoff of 3 hours after race start. To finish within the cutoff, participants must maintain a pace of 18 mins per mile. Any participants still on course after the cutoff may continue at their own risk - aid stations and course marshals may not be available and your finish time will not be recorded.
Strollers are allowed on the course and both race distances are stroller-friendly. However, dogs are not allowed on the course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
Registration Fees
10-Miler
Through Dec 31: $35 (plus online processing fee)
Jan 1: Price increases to $40 (plus online processing fee)
February 9: Price increases to $48 (plus online processing fee)
February 20: Price increases to $60 (plus online processing fee)
5K
Through Dec 31: $25 (plus online processing fee)
Jan 1: Price increases to $30 (plus online processing fee)
February 9: Price increases to $35 (plus online processing fee)
February 20: Price increases to $40 (plus online processing fee)
Cancellation Policy
In the case of inclement weather causing unsafe conditions or any other reason that the race is not able to be held on the scheduled date, we will attempt to reschedule the race to Sunday. Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race postponement, format changes, cancellation and/or if you are unable to participate.
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