Knight Run - Buena Vista
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Knight Run - Buena Vista
The Knight Run takes place at Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista on October 31, 2026, as part of Homecoming weekend. The event program includes a 5 km road race and a separate obstacle course for children. An alumni tailgate runs midday with food trucks, live music, and yard games. Packet pickup and race-day registration are available on event day.
Registration opens June 15 and closes October 31. Registration fees for the 5 km are listed as $20 with a student discount of $15. The children’s obstacle course has no registration fee. Awards are planned for top finishers overall, top men and women, and top Junior Knights (under 10), with places awarded for first through third in each category. A costume contest runs alongside the event with multiple categories including fastest in costume, best group, scariest, most creative, funniest, best school spirit, best dressed, and best dressed kid.
Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5 km Knight Run 5k road race
- 800 m Knights in Training Obstacle Course for ages 3 to 10 years
