Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
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The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K is a fundraising running and walking event held on October 3, 2026, at River's Edge Sports Complex - North in Roanoke, Virginia. Proceeds benefit the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, a nonprofit that provides legal services and advocacy for underserved and marginalized community members.
Event formats include an in-person 5K run/walk on the Roanoke River Greenway, a virtual 5K option, and a short kids' fun run. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the event at Runabout Sports Roanoke. The event is planned to occur rain or shine; in cases of severe weather organizers may postpone or cancel with options to defer entries or offer virtual participation.
Additional event details: official timing is provided by Mountain Junkies LLC; in-person 5K participants receive one raffle entry for prizes donated by local businesses, with extra entries available for purchase on race day and winners required to be present. Virtual participants receive a race packet with T-shirt and bib but are not eligible for medals. RND Coffee will be on-site offering hot coffee and donuts after the event.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K in-person run/walk out-and-back on the Roanoke River Greenway
- 5K virtual pick your own course and submit a time
- 0.5K kids' fun run short out-and-back with finisher medal
