The Big Run Roanoke

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Roanoke, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 03 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

On June 3, let’s inspire the runner in EVERYONE!

2026 marks the 10th year of The Big Run®, our annual 5K event celebrating Global Running Day. In partnership with Virginia Amateur Sports and Brooks Running, we celebrate our local communities by bringing tens of thousands of runners together to cross a finish line and achieve a goal.

The Big Run will be the official 5K for the Virginia Commonwealth Games! With its tagline of "Inspiring wellness & competition" the Games represent the true spirit of amateur athletics. For some, this celebration of sport is a stepping stone for following the dream of representing the United States in the Olympic Games. For others, the Games are a place to compete in a favorite pastime. Regardless of the age or skill of the athlete, the Virginia Commonwealth Games provide the pure pleasure of competing for the love of sport.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE FUN:
- Become a Fundraiser! The Top Fundraiser will win a head-to-toe outfit (shoes, top, bottom) from Brooks! Start your fundraiser for Smiles4Tab today!
- Middle of the Pack Award!

Races Offered

The Little Run - FREE Kids Fun Run

Jun 03, 2026

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Distance — The Little Run - FREE Kids Fun Run

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Type — Running

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17:45

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$0.00

The Big Run 5K (TIMED)

Jun 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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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.