NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA
- Distance
- 2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL KIDS FUN RUN · 2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *RUN* · 2026 NCS TAKE THE HILL 5K *WALKERS ONLY*
From the Organizer
WHAT: This annual fundraising event for the North Cross School Parents' Association features a 5K Run, 5K Walk, 0.8 Kids' Fun Run, and lots of fun for the kids. The NCS Ridgeline 5K course is one of our area's most challenging cross-country courses.
WHERE: North Cross School Cross Country Ridgeline Trail. The course will begin and end on the red barn field on the North Cross School Campus, 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA 24018.
WHEN: The 9th annual NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids' Fun Run will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2025, from 2 pm - 5 pm
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Roanoke, VA
Population
98,677
as of 2023
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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Days to train
- Race
- NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run is a running race held in Roanoke, Virginia on October 4, 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 NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia at 4254 Colonial Ave, Roanoke, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
Oct 4, 2026