Join us on Sunday, April 26, 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 1.75 miles. Both race distances are point-to-point courses finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. For a fee, shuttles will be available to transport runners back to RunAbout Sports upon completion.
RunAbout Sports will be donating all 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 April 26)
6:45am - 7:45am: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
8:00am: 8.1 Mile Race start at RunAbout Sports
8:30am: 1.75 Mile Start at New River Valley Mall (Kohl's side)
~9:20am: Shuttle service back to start begins
~10:15am: Shuttle service ends (after last finisher)
Packet Pickup Schedule
Saturday April 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
Sunday April 26 (Race day): 6:45am - 7:45am: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
Parking:
Parking is available at RunAbout Sports for the 8.1 mile race. Parking is available at the Christiansburg Mall for the 1.75 mile race. Spectators and those picking up runners from the finish may park in front of the Christiansburg Rec Center and walk to the back where the race finishes.
Return Shuttle:
Participants may purchase an add-on shuttle ticket for $5 when registering. If you arrange for a ride back from the Christiansburg Rec Center, you are not required to purchase a shuttle pass. The first shuttle will depart the Rec Center at approximately 9:20 am and the final shuttle will depart after the final finisher - approximately 10:15 am.
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 8.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 8.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Apr 26, 2026
Distance — 1.75 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$24.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Blacksburg.
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