
Dollin' it Up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet Feet is a running race on October 16, 2026 in Roanoke, VA, with an entry fee of $50.
From the Organizer
Kick off GO Fest 2026 with a glamorous homage to the one and only, Dolly Parton!
To honor Dolly Parton, and her legacy of kindness, this year's GO Fest Beer mile is all-things rhinestone and big hair. Grab three or four of your closest friends, put on your best Dolly-inspired outfit, and get ready to run, drink, and make your way through the infamous Elmwood Hill switchbacks!
Sure, the fastest team will earn bragging rights, but speed alone won’t win you the real prizes. This year, we’re looking for the team that can really doll it up like Dolly!
Think rhinestones, big hair, fringe, country glam, sequins, cowboy hats, and anything else that would make Dolly proud. Come as Dolly herself, or just put together your own over-the-top look.
Race day is on Friday, October 16th and to celebrate, the theme this year is Four Ring Circus!! So channel your favorite circus act and go all out!
25 Team Limit. $50 PER TEAM (Up to 4 members, or $12.50 each) and closes on 10/15/26 at 11:59pm.
This race will wind through the festival and will consist of 4 laps. Prizes will be awarded to best team costume. The sky is the limit for this one, so get creative!
NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION. REGISTER EARLY
BEER RELAY GUIDELINES:
EACH TEAM HAS TO HAVE AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE ON RACE DAY. Captains of each team will be able to add and remove members until registration ends.
October 15, 2026 @ 11:59 PM LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER A TEAM AND TEAM MEMBERS
Weather
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
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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Dollin' it Up with Dolly! Presented by Fleet Feet
Oct 16, 2026