Knight Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Buena Vista, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Run 5k | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Knights in Training Obstacle Course | Other | Oct 31, 202610:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Knight Run 5k: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Oct 31.
- Knights in Training Obstacle Course: Free until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the Knight Run 5k starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Knight Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Knight Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 17:12 or better, the top quarter in 20:55, and half the field in 24:45; the last tenth came in after 39:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 17:55 | 16:12 |
| 20-29 | 19:39 | 15:33 |
| 30-39 | 26:41 | 19:50 |
| 40-49 | 21:11 | 19:56 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 30:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 20:55, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 28 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Knight Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 194 runners finished the Knight Run 5k; the median finish was 24:45 and the winner ran 14:28.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 20:55, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 28 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA 24416.
From the organizers
Join the Southern Virginia University (SVU) community for the Annual Knight Run during Homecoming weekend.
The festivities kick off with the race, followed by a post-race celebration. There will be food trucks, music, and family activities for all to enjoy. After the celebration, stick around and cheer on the SVU Knights football team at 1:00 PM at Knight Stadium.
8:00 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing
8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem
9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts
10:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years)
10:45 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)