Downtown Sundown 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 300 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA
- Distance
- Downtown Sundown 5K
From the Organizer
Join us to run the streets and trails of Blacksburg at sunset! Prizes awarded under the stars! The Downtown Sundown 5k Race is part of Summer Solstice Festival and is the 5th race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group.
Race starts at 8pm. Run in the night with the sunset at 8:42pm. Participants are encouraged to wear glowsticks, lights, and/or reflective clothing.
Race Day Schedule (Saturday June 20th)
6pm to 7:50pm - Packet Pickup at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd
7:45pm - Race registration closes
8:00pm - Race start on Draper Rd behind the Town Municipal Building
You can pick up your race packet at RunAbout Sports from 3pm to 7pm on Friday the 19th.
Packet Pickup Schedule
Friday June 19th - 3pm to 7pm: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
Saturday June 20th - 6pm to 7:50pm - Race day packet pickup at the Alexander Black House lawn on Draper Rd
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blacksburg Nwso, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Blacksburg, VA
Population
45,288
as of 2023
Elevation
2,155 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 25 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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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Downtown Sundown 5K?
- Downtown Sundown 5K is a running race held in Blacksburg, Virginia on June 20, 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 Downtown Sundown 5K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Blacksburg, Virginia at 300 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Downtown Sundown 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Downtown Sundown 5K
Jun 20, 2026