Star City Half Marathon
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Star City Half Marathon
The Star City Half Marathon is organized by Virginia Amateur Sports in Roanoke, Virginia on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and includes a partnered food drive with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Kroger.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Kids Fun Run
In-person registration fees listed by date are: half marathon $70 until July 10, $80 July 11 to November 21, and $90 at packet pick up; 10K $45 until July 10, $55 July 11 to November 21, and $65 at packet pick up. Kids Fun Run is $20, not timed, with a finisher medal and shirt. Virtual entry fees are $50 for the half and $40 for the 10K; virtual participants receive a medal and participant packet by mail and are not eligible for age group or overall awards. Virtual completion deadline is 11/20/26.
Packet pick up is available early on Friday, November 20 at Fleet Feet Roanoke and on race day at River's Edge Park/Fields North off Reserve Avenue. Virtual packets are mailed November 24. Course maps are provided and course takedown begins at 11:45 am based on a 15 minute mile pace. Post-race food is served first come first serve. The race serves as the third leg of the Roanoke Valley Triple Crown.
All dates, times, locations and formats are tentative and subject to change. Participants must provide their own personal injury insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.