Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026 for the Huckleberry Jam presented by Roots Realty Group! This is the 3rd event in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series. The Huckleberry Jam offers two race options - 8.1 miles and 2.5 miles. Both race distances are point-to-point courses finishing at RunAbout Sports. For a fee, shuttles will be available to transport runners back to the start line upon completion.
RunAbout Sports will be donating net proceeds from the race to the Friends of the Huckleberry Trail. The group uses 100% of donations and funding for the engineering and construction of the Huckleberry Trail and the amenities along the trail.
Race Day Schedule (Sunday May 3)
6:45am - 7:45am: Packet pickup @ start line
8:00am: 8.1 Mile Race start at Christiansburg Rec Center
8:30am: 2.5 Mile Start
~9:20am: Shuttle service back to start begins
~10:15am: Shuttle service ends (after last finisher)
Packet Pickup Schedule
Saturday May 2, 4:00pm - 7:00pm: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
Sunday May 3 (Race day): 6:45am - 7:45am: Packet pickup @ start line
Parking:
Parking is available at the Christiansburg Rec Center for the 8.1 mile race. Parking is available at the Corporate Research Center for the 2.5 mile race. Spectators and those picking up runners from the finish may park near RunAbout Sports in the First & Main shopping center.
Return Shuttle:
Participants may purchase an add-on shuttle ticket for $5 when registering. If you arrange for your own ride back to the start line you are not required to purchase a shuttle pass. The first shuttle will depart the finish line at approximately 9:20 am and the final shuttle will depart after the final finisher - approximately 10:15 am.
May 03, 2026
Distance — 8.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
May 03, 2026
Distance — 8.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
May 03, 2026
Distance — 1.75 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$24.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Blacksburg.
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