$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke
$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke was a running race held on October 18, 2026 in Roanoke, VA, with an entry fee of $5.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (Race complete)
- Price
- $5
- Sport
- Running
This race has already happened.
It was held on October 18, 2026. Registration for this edition is closed.
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 12-5pm at RunAbout Sports Roanoke (3635 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014)
Sunday Oct 18th starting at 9am @ race start. This always gets busy so please consider picking up ahead of time!
Events
About Roanoke, VA
Population
98,677
as of 2023
City 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
This Race Is
In The Books
$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke was held on October 18, 2026 at Williamson Road/Elm Avenue - Hospital Side, Roanoke, VA. Registration for this edition is closed — but there is always another start line.