
Blacksburg, United States of America · Saturday 19 September 2026
COME TO BEAUTIFUL BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA THIS FALL AND RUN WITH THE HOKIES! It is the fourteenth year of the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K! It will take place Sunday, September 20th, 2026. So come join us and earn your 14th anniversary Hokie Bird finisher medal. We have live bands, beautiful scenery, terrific race support, and some awesome race swag! Race Info You can register for the 2026 Hokie Half Marathon & 5k on this website or by mailing a hard copy form to RunAbout Sports. The Hokie Half Marathon is limited to 2000 participants and the Hokie 5K is limited to 500 runners and walkers. Race Start Time: 7:30 am for the half marathon and 8:00 am for 5K. The average temperature at the start time: 55 degrees. The average temperature at 10 am: 61 degrees. Registration Fees Online Registration Closes 09/18/26 at 7pm. Paper forms will be accepted until 8 pm on 9/19/2026 at packet pickup at the University Mall. Hokie Half Marathon Price Level One: $89 Before 8/14/2026 (deadline is 11:59 pm August 13th) Price Level Two: $98 8/14/2026 - 9/14/2026 (deadline is 11:59 pm Sept. 14th) Price Level Three: $110 9/15/2026 - 9/19/2026 (no race day registration) Hokie Half No-Frills Option – Only receive Hokie Bird Finisher Medal and finish line food. NO participant shirt or finisher gift. Price Level One: $75 Before 8/14/2026 Price Level Two: $84 8/14/2026 - 9/14/2026 Price Level Three: $90 9/15/2026 - 9/19/2026 Hokie Half Marathon No Medal - Receive a race shirt (while quantities last). Will NOT receive a finisher medal One price level (opens once medals sell out): $90 Hokie 5k (NO Finisher Medal) Price Level One: $33 Before 8/14/2026 Price Level Two: $37 8/14/2026 - 9/14/2026 Price Level Three: $42 9/15/2026 - 9/19/2026 Hokie 5k (WITH Finisher Medal*) Price Level One: $48 Before 8/14/2026 Price Level Two: $52 8/14/2026 - 9/14/2026 Price Level Three: $57 9/15/2026 - 9/19/2026 *5k Medal: Same as Hokie Half medal but with 5K Virtual Race- Hokie Half Marathon and or 5K (includes shipping,
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Hokie Half Marathon and 5K is a half marathon held in Blacksburg, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 19 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Hokie Half Marathon and 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Hokie Half Marathon and 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Hokie Half Marathon and 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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