Joe LaRocco 5K
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Event overview
The Joe LaRocco 5K and Elementary School 1K Run take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Green Hill Park in Salem, VA (2501 Green Hill Park Rd, Salem, VA 24153). The races are part of the Knights Crossing Cross Country Invitational hosted by Cave Spring High School. Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1K (Elementary school)
Entry fees listed on the event page are $15 for the 5K and $7 for the Elementary 1K.
Race details
The courses are described as flat, fast, and 100% grass and gravel. The 1K for elementary participants is open to grades 1-5; elementary finishers receive a T-shirt at packet pick-up and a medal at the finish. The 5K open race is available to coaches, parents, alumni, and the general public. Per VHSL/NFHS policies, homeschooled athletes must run in the open race rather than against public or private Virginia schools or other sanctioned out-of-state schools.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall 5K finishers and to top male and female masters (40+). Coaches with individuals or teams racing at Knights Crossing are eligible for a fastest coach award. Teams may score using cross country scoring; a team requires five or more runners to be scored. Packet pick-up is located near the concessions at Green Hill Park. Basic concessions will be available and medical support will be provided by the high school athletic trainer and local rescue squad. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.