Explore Park Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Explore Park Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is a running race on March 20, 2027 in Roanoke, VA, with entry fees from $25 to $60.
- Date
- March 20, 2027 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Introducing the Explore Park Half Marathon, 10K & 5K!
New Race. New Course. New Adventure.
Get ready to experience Explore Park in a whole new way!
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is excited to introduce a brand new running event featuring 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances through the beautiful scenery of Explore Park! Collaborating with Fleet Feet Roanoke to bring the adventures of Explore Park to the run/walk community in the Roanoke Valley.
With the completion of the Roanoke River Greenway through Explore Park, we're celebrating this exciting addition to our region's outdoor recreation opportunities the best way we know how: by putting some miles on it!
Whether you're a casual walker, a weekend warrior, a seasoned distance runner or looking to squeeze in one last long run before the Blue Ridge Marathon, there's a distance for you.
The Course? A Little Bit of Everything.
Picture peaceful miles alongside the Roanoke River, scenic stretches of Greenway, beautiful natural surroundings and rolling hills that'll have you questioning your life choices. In the best possible way, of course!
It's the perfect combination of riverside beauty, runnable flats and challenging climbs that make running in the Roanoke Valley so special.
Choose Your Distance:
- 5K: A great opportunity for walkers, beginners and anyone looking to enjoy the scenery while getting some miles in.
- 10K: A little more distance, a little more adventure and plenty of opportunities to embrace the hills.
- Half Marathon (13.1): Ready to go the distance? Take on a scenic challenge that's perfect for runners looking to test their legs ahead of the Blue Ridge Marathon.
Whether you're chasing a finish time, building toward a bigger goal or simply showing up to enjoy the outdoors with your favorite people, this inaugural running event is all about celebrating movement, adventure and the incredible places we get to explore right here in our own backyard.
Three distances. One beautiful park. A whole new way to explore.
Come make some miles and memories with us at the inaugural Explore Park Half Marathon, 10K & 5K!
Registration opens soon!
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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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
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.
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Waiting For?
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135
Days to train
- Race
- Explore Park Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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Explore Park Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Mar 20, 2027