Downtown Sundown 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00PM EDT
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price $30.68
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun and fitness at the Downtown Sundown 5K on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exciting race, part of the Summer Solstice Festival and the 2024 RunAbout Race Series, invites runners of all levels to experience the vibrant streets and scenic trails of Blacksburg as the sun sets. The 5K course will start at 8:00 PM from the Town of Blacksburg Municipal building, winding through charming neighborhoods and paved paths, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone involved.
Participants can look forward to prizes awarded under the stars for the top finishers, including overall, masters, and age group categories. With early registration fees starting at just $28 until June 4th, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a lively community atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling event—grab your friends, lace up your shoes, and join us for a night of running, celebration, and community spirit!
Participants can look forward to prizes awarded under the stars for the top finishers, including overall, masters, and age group categories. With early registration fees starting at just $28 until June 4th, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a lively community atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling event—grab your friends, lace up your shoes, and join us for a night of running, celebration, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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
You can pick up packets at RunAbout Sports from 3pm to 7pm on Friday the 14th. Packet pickup is also available
on race day from 6pm to 7:50pm at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd.
Race day registration for the event will close promptly at 7:45pm.
Race start is 8:00pm
REGISTRATION FEES
$28.00 before June 4th. June 4th - June 14 $33.00. Race Day registration is $33.00
SAFETY REQUIREMENT
No animals on the course during the race, headphones are discouraged and strollers/ baby joggers need to
start at the back.
AWARDS
Overall: Top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award. The first male and female masters (40+) and grand
masters (50+) will receive an award. Age group: Award three deep, male and female, in the following categories: below 16, 16-19,
20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Runners are eligible for one award, which will be determined in the following
order of priority: overall, masters, grand masters, age group. Awards will not be mailed.
COURSE
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 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6077336776/]
The Summer Solstice Festival information [https://downtownblacksburg.com/index.php/events/summer-solstice-fest]
VOLUNTEER
Sign up here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/DowntownSundown5K]
PACKET PICK-UP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION
You can pick up packets at RunAbout Sports from 3pm to 7pm on Friday the 14th. Packet pickup is also available
on race day from 6pm to 7:50pm at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd.
Race day registration for the event will close promptly at 7:45pm.
Race start is 8:00pm
REGISTRATION FEES
$28.00 before June 4th. June 4th - June 14 $33.00. Race Day registration is $33.00
SAFETY REQUIREMENT
No animals on the course during the race, headphones are discouraged and strollers/ baby joggers need to
start at the back.
AWARDS
Overall: Top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award. The first male and female masters (40+) and grand
masters (50+) will receive an award. Age group: Award three deep, male and female, in the following categories: below 16, 16-19,
20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Runners are eligible for one award, which will be determined in the following
order of priority: overall, masters, grand masters, age group. Awards will not be mailed.
COURSE
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 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6077336776/]
The Summer Solstice Festival information [https://downtownblacksburg.com/index.php/events/summer-solstice-fest]
VOLUNTEER
Sign up here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/DowntownSundown5K]
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