5KRegistration open
Back on the Hill 5k
Petersburg, Virginia
- Entry
- $5
- Days to go
- 3
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 9, 2026
- Location
- Petersburg, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 9, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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The Back on the Hill 5K is for EVERYONE — whether you’re running for the finish line or strolling in the 1-mile walk, your steps make a difference. This event is about celebrating wellness, unity, and the spirit that keeps VSU strong. ️✨
Key dates
Registration opens
Sep 8, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 9, 2026
Race day
Oct 9, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 9, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$5
Standard
Ends
Oct 9, 2026
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