$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Distance
- $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Roanoke, VA
Population
98,677
as of 2023
Elevation
968 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke
- Date
- October 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke?
- $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke is a running race held in Roanoke, Virginia on October 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia at Williamson Road/Elm Avenue - Hospital Side, Roanoke, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the $5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke
Oct 18, 2026