Hope to Walk at VT Annual 5K 2026 is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Blacksburg, VA, with an entry fee of $15.
From the Organizer
The Hope To Walk 5K brings Virginia Tech students, faculty, friends, and family together in support of Hope To Walk, a nonprofit providing affordable prosthetic care in underserved communities worldwide. Registration fees, donations, and fundraising efforts directly support its mission to increase mobility and independence in regions such as Guatemala, Honduras, Vietnam, and more.
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
63°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blacksburg Nwso, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
45,288
as of 2023
City 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
Hope to Walk at VT Annual 5K 2026
Oct 24, 2026