
Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown & Bank of Botetourt Triple Crown Sprint Series is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Roanoke, VA.
From the Organizer
The Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown challenge is back with an amazing medal and more options! We're excited to invite runners from all over the country to Virginia's Blue Ridge for the area's three biggest half marathons and 10K/8K races. There's also a Triple Crown option for the shorter races, dubbed the "Triple Crown Sprint Series."
These series show who the most dedicated runners are by rewarding those that finish the three races with some serious bling!
Events
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
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown & Bank of Botetourt Triple Crown Sprint Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run
2 miles away
The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
3 miles away
$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports Roanoke
Less than a mile away
Into the Darkness Night Trail Run
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Roanoke than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown & Bank of Botetourt Triple Crown Sprint Series
Nov 21, 2026