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2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler, 5K & One Mile Fun Run
Venue: Margaret Beeks Elementary School, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Blacksburg Striders
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 11:30 AM
Event Types: Sports, Family Friendly
Cost:
10-Miler: • Before February 9th: $40.00 • February 9th-20th: $48.00 • February 21st & After: $60.00

5k: • Before February 9th: $30.00 • February 9th-20th: $35.00 • February 21st & After: $40.00

One Mile Fun Run: Free

Note: Prices do not include online processing fee

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Description:
The Blacksburg Striders and Runabout Sports presents the 41st edition of the Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K on Sunday, February 21, 2026 at Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg, VA.

Schedule of Events:
• 7:30-8:45 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
• 9:00 AM: 10 Mile & 5k Races start
• 10:15 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run starts

Join the fun at the 41st edition of the Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K presented by Roots Realty Group, the first event of the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series. Both races start at Margaret Beeks Elementary School and feature a course that runs briefly through the Miller Southside Neighborhood before hitting the popular Huckleberry Trail. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience one of the New River Valley’s “classic” running events while also making progress on your fitness goals for 2026.

The 10 Mile and 5k Races start at 9:00 AM. All 10 Miler finishers receive a medal. Long sleeve shirts will be given to both 5K and 10-Mile runners who register before midnight on Sunday, February 8th.

The One Mile Fun Run will also take place at 10:15 AM with fun for the whole family. The Fun Run is free. Note: Fun run participants aren’t eligible for a race shirt or the overall/age group awards.

To signup online, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Blacksburg/BlacksburgClassic10Miler5K.

Packet pickup is strongly encouraged on Friday, February 20th from 3:00-6:00 PM at Runabout Sports. Race day packet pickup will also available.

Awards will be given out for the overall top three male and female finishers and by age groups. Runners are eligible for one award which will be determined in the following order of priority: overall, masters, grand masters, age group. Awards are based on gun time.

Margaret Beeks Elementary School is located at 709 Airport Road in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/MThxdZJt/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Blacksburg/BlacksburgClassic10Miler5K or https://www.facebook.com/BburgStriders or https://www.facebook.com/runaboutsports or https://www.facebook.com/events/3819681594991427/ or https://www.instagram.com/blacksburgstriders/ or https://runaboutsports.com/.