Knight Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
Join the Southern Virginia University (SVU) community for the Annual Knight Run during Homecoming weekend.
The festivities kick off with the race, followed by a post-race celebration. There will be food trucks, music, and family activities for all to enjoy. After the celebration, stick around and cheer on the SVU Knights football team at 1:00 PM at Knight Stadium.
8:00 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing
8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem
9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts
10:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years)
10:45 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)
10:30-1:00 PM is the Alumni Tailgate! We will have food trucks, live music, and yard games to enjoy.
COSTUME CONTEST! Including:
- fastest person wearing a costume
- best group costume
- scariest costume
- most creative costume
- funniest costume
- best school spirit costume
- best dressed
- Best Dressed Kid
Early Bird Pricing (ends September 30) = $30 (receive a foam sword to "CHAAAAARGE!" with in the race)
Pricing after = $35
Awards for:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall
1st, 2nd, 3rd men
1st, 2nd, 3rd women
1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)
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
64°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buena Vista, VA
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 30 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Knight Run?
- Knight Run is a running race held in Buena Vista, Virginia on October 31, 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 Knight Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Buena Vista, Virginia at 1 University Hill Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Knight Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Knight Run
Oct 31, 2026