From the Organizer
The Blacksburg Striders present the Striders Summer Slam - an evening on the track open to everyone and FREE for all! Whether you’re new to the track or a seasoned track veteran, this is for you! Join us Friday evening, July 10th at 6PM at the Blacksburg High School's James DeMarco Track of Dreams. Individual events are professionally timed and results will be published. The 3200m and 800m will have heats seeded by predicted time. The 100m will be seeded by age group. You may register for multiple events when signing up.
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
40%
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
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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Striders Summer Slam, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Blacksburg, VA
Downtown Sundown 5K
5K · From $33 · 300 S Main St
Less than a mile away
Blacksburg Youth Track and Field League
3401 Bruin Lane
3 miles away
Waldron Fitness 5K/ Shawsville Independence Day
5K · From $40 · 4179 Old Town Road
9 miles away
High Performance Distance Academy
Virginia Tech
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Striders Summer Slam?
- Striders Summer Slam is a running race held in Blacksburg, Virginia on July 10, 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 Striders Summer Slam?
- Friday, July 10, 2026 in Blacksburg, Virginia at 3401 Bruin Lane. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Striders Summer Slam?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Striders Summer Slam
Jul 10, 2026