5KRegistration open

$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke

Sunday, October 18, 2026Roanoke, Virginia

Entry: $5
Days to go: 12

At a glance

Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 18, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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!

This event will be chip timed, and we will have age group and overall M/F prizes.

Stick around after the race for raffles from Hoka, Runabout, and more! All finishers will be entered to win!

Find the race route here

PACKET PICKUP -> Friday October 16th from 2-6pm and Saturday October 17th from 12-6pm at RunAbout Sports Roanoke (3635 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014)

Sunday Oct 18th starting at 9am @ race start

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Race day

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Standard ends

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Pricing

Current price

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Ends

Oct 18, 2026

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