Buena Vista, VA
Race Details
Knight Run
Knight Run is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Oct 31 2026 in Buena Vista, VA (America/New York timezone).
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- 2026-10-31
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Buena Vista, VA
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Run 5k | 5K | running_race | $35.00 | 10/31/2026 09:30 |
| Kid's Knights and Training Obstacle Course | 800m | running_race | $0.00 | 10/31/2026 10:30 |
Knight Run Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
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 Briefing8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts10:30 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 overall1st, 2nd, 3rd men1st, 2nd, 3rd women1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)
Race Date
(America/New York timezone)