Tiger Fun Run 5K
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Tiger Fun Run 5K
The Tiger Fun Run 5K is a community run and walk held in Christiansburg, Virginia, on September 26. The event supports the preservation and educational work of the Christiansburg Institute, including museum exhibits, cultural preservation, and community engagement programs. Registration fees contribute to those initiatives.
The event features a professionally organized 5K run/walk. Participants receive a commemorative Tiger Sprint 5K T-shirt while supplies last and a custom race bib. Registration pricing is structured by date: Early Bird registration is $20 (July 28 - August 14), Regular registration is $25 (August 15 - September 25), and Race Day registration is $30 (September 26).
The location for the event is 300 Huckleberry Park Drive NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073. The organizer lists sponsorship opportunities at several support levels to assist with preservation and programming.
The description emphasizes support for the historical legacy of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute, noted as one of the region’s significant African American educational institutions and the first high school in Southwest Virginia established for formerly enslaved people and their descendants. The event frames participation as a way to raise funds for continued preservation and educational efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
