Downtown Sundown 5K

🌅 Race Overview

Come join the fun and run the streets and trails of Blacksburg at sunset! Prizes awarded under the stars! The Downtown Sundown 5k Race is part of Summer Solstice Festival and 2024 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group, Skip Slocum & Associates.

🎟️ Packet Pick-up and Race Day Registration

• Location: You can pick up packets at RunAbout Sports from 3pm to 7pm on Friday the 14th.
• Race Day: Packet pickup is also available on race day from 6pm to 7:50pm at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd.
• Registration Closure: Race day registration for the event will close promptly at 7:45pm.
• Start Time: Race start is 8:00pm.

💰 Registration Fees

• Pre-registration: $28.00 before June 4th.
• Late registration: June 4th - June 14 $33.00.
• Race Day: Registration is $33.00.

⚠️ Safety Requirements

• Animals: No animals on the course during the race.
• Headphones: Headphones are discouraged.
• Strollers: Strollers/baby joggers need to start at the back.

🏆 Awards

• Overall awards: Top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award.
• Category awards: First male and female masters (40+) and grandmasters (50+) will receive an award.
• Age groups: Award three deep, male and female, in several categories: below 16, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Award eligibility: Runners are eligible for one award, which will be determined in the order of priority: overall, masters, grandmasters, age group. Awards will not be mailed.

🏃‍♀️ Course Details

The 5K course loops from downtown through Blacksburg on roads and paved footpaths. The start/finish line is located at the Town of Blacksburg Municipal building near the intersection of Draper Rd and Washington St. All miles will be marked. Water will be available on the course. Course map

For more details, visit the Summer Solstice Festival information.

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