Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

Blacksburg, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Half Marathon5K5K1.1 Miles

Entry is $33 now and rises to $37 after Aug 13, 2026, so registering before then saves $4.

About the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

The Hokie Half Marathon and 5K runs through Blacksburg, passing through what the organizers describe as scenic surroundings, with live bands on the course. The half marathon is a longer road effort; the 5K is a shorter option for those who want a quicker morning. Both courses start and finish in the same area, and the fall timing usually means cool, comfortable temperatures.

Packet pickup takes place the evening before the race at University Mall, with paper registration accepted there as well. Age group awards are handed out at a table near the finish line rather than mailed, so if you are in contention, plan to stick around after you finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

1,381finishers

1:10:56winner

2:10:34median

3:53:32cutoff

Top 3: Benjamin Reynolds (1:10:56) · Steven Stine (1:11:33) · Ahmad Naseh (1:12:26)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

514finishers

17:42winner

35:12median

1:13:43cutoff

Top 3: Noah Richardson-Lauve (17:42) · Luke Holman (17:57) · Daniel Phoenix (20:14)

The Hokie Half Marathon and 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles9/20/2026 07:30$89

13.1 Miles9/20/2026 07:30$75

13.1 Miles9/20/2026 07:30$90

13.1 Miles9/20/2026 07:30$85

13.1 Miles9/20/2026 07:30$79

3.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:00$33

3.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:00$48

5K9/20/2026 08:00$57

1.1 Miles9/19/2026 18:00Free

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Common Questions About the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K

Will I finish last at the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:10:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:53:32, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K a good first 13.1 Miles?

With 1,381 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:10:56 while the median finisher took 2:10:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.