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Rainbow Run 2026

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Roanoke, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $45.00

About the Event

The RDC and our sports division, Blue Ridge Pride Sports, are excited to announce our 6th annual pride month Rainbow Run. Offering a 5K and 10K option, utilizing our beautiful city parks and greenway. We look forward to returning and new participants joining us.

Race Details:
What?
The Rainbow Run is our annual 5K & 10K run or walk for pride month. Go outside and celebrate with our community and allies. All proceeds go to the Roanoke Diversity Center.

Where?
The race will take place on the Roanoke River Greenway. Our starting point will be from River's Edge Park - North. This is where registration and information tent will be along with our sponsors, games and area to hangout after the race.

When?
Check-in and race pack pick up will start at 7 a.m.and the race will start at 8 a.m.

How Much?
5K Registration is $35 that include T-shirt, race bib and medal for completion.
10K Registration is $50 that include T-shirt, race bib and medal for completion.
Register early and save $5.

Packet Pickup:
Friday, June 19. 12-7pm at the Roanoke Diversity Center.
Saturday, June 20. 7am at race start.

• Sign up early to get our discounted registration pricing. Prices increase on 6/1/2025.
• Refer 5 runners/walkers and receive $20!
• Register before 6/6/2026 to lock in your shirt and size. Registration past 6/6 will not guarantee availability of shirts.

All proceeds of this race will benefit the Roanoke Diversity Center.
SO LETS GET MOVING WITH PRIDE!!

Races Offered

10K Run

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$45.00

10K Virtual Run

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

5K Run

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5K Virtual Run

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Roanoke.

thermostat Temperature

17.1° / 29.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.4° / 29.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 19m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:59

nightlight Sunset

20:40

About Roanoke

Learn more about the host city, Roanoke.

Roanoke, Virginia, called the "Star City of the South" and "Magic City," is a charming city with beautiful views. A colorfully lit 100-ft star atop Mill Mountain graces the Roanoke Valley. The city sits between Virginia Tech and Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke Valley had a population of around 315,000 in 2020.