Downtown Sundown 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00PM EDT
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price $30.68
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Downtown Sundown 5K on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in the vibrant town of Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exciting race, starting at 8 PM, invites participants to run through the picturesque streets and scenic trails of Blacksburg as the sun sets at 8:42 PM. As part of the Summer Solstice Festival and the 5th race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series, the Downtown Sundown 5K promises not only a thrilling race but also a festive atmosphere filled with prizes awarded under the stars.
Participants are encouraged to light up the night with glowsticks, lights, and reflective clothing, making this a truly unique experience. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup on race day between 6 PM and 7:50 PM at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this lively community event!
Participants are encouraged to light up the night with glowsticks, lights, and reflective clothing, making this a truly unique experience. Be sure to arrive early for packet pickup on race day between 6 PM and 7:50 PM at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this lively community event!
Organiser's Description
Join us to 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 is the 5th race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group.
Race starts at 8pm. Run in the night with the sunset at 8:42pm. Participants are encouraged to wear glowsticks, lights, and/or reflective clothing.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (SATURDAY JUNE 20TH)
6pm to 7:50pm - Packet Pickup at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd
7:45pm - Race registration closes
8:00pm - Race start on Draper Rd behind the Town Municipal Building
You can pick up your race packet at RunAbout Sports from 3pm to 7pm on Friday the 19th.
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE
Friday June 19th - 3pm to 7pm: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
Saturday June 20th - 6pm to 7:50pm - Race day packet pickup at the Alexander Black House lawn on Draper Rd
Race starts at 8pm. Run in the night with the sunset at 8:42pm. Participants are encouraged to wear glowsticks, lights, and/or reflective clothing.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (SATURDAY JUNE 20TH)
6pm to 7:50pm - Packet Pickup at the Alexander Black House Lawn on Draper Rd
7:45pm - Race registration closes
8:00pm - Race start on Draper Rd behind the Town Municipal Building
You can pick up your race packet at RunAbout Sports from 3pm to 7pm on Friday the 19th.
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE
Friday June 19th - 3pm to 7pm: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
Saturday June 20th - 6pm to 7:50pm - Race day packet pickup at the Alexander Black House lawn on Draper Rd
Races
-
Downtown Sundown 5K
Incl. $2.68 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$30.68
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
300 S Main St, Blacksburg, 24060, VA, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Downtown Sundown 5K
