Knight Run
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA
Join the Southern Virginia University (SVU) community for the Annual Knight Run during Homecoming weekend.
The festivities kick off with the race, followed by a post-race celebration. There will be food trucks, music, and family activities for all to enjoy. After the celebration, stick around and cheer on the SVU Knights football team at 1:00 PM at Knight Stadium.
8:00 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing 8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens 9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem 9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts 10:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years) 10:45 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.) 10:30-1:00 PM is the Alumni Tailgate! We will have food trucks, live music, and yard games to enjoy.
COSTUME CONTEST! Including:
fastest person wearing a costume best group costume scariest costume most creative costume funniest costume best school spirit costume best dressed Best Dressed Kid
Early Bird Pricing (ends September 30) = $30 (receive a foam sword to "CHAAAAARGE!" with in the race) Pricing after = $35
Awards for: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd men 1st, 2nd, 3rd women 1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)
5K
800 m