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Knight Run

Saturday, October 31, 2026Buena Vista, Virginia

Entry: $20
Days to go: 9

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At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Buena Vista, Virginia
Distances: 5K
Registration: Open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com

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About this race

Join the Southern Virginia University (SVU) community for the Annual Knight Run during Homecoming weekend.

7:30 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing

8:00 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

10:15 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)

11:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years)

11-3:00 PM is the Alumni Tailgate at the Fields! We will have food trucks, live music, and yard games to enjoy.

COSTUME CONTEST! Including:

fastest person wearing a costume

best group costume

scariest costume

most creative costume

funniest costume

best school spirit costume

best dressed

Best Dressed Kid

Registration: $20

Student Discount: $15

Awards for:

1st, 2nd, 3rd overall

1st, 2nd, 3rd men

1st, 2nd, 3rd women

1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 15, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 31, 2026

Pricing

Current price

$20

Standard

Ends

Oct 31, 2026

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