# Knight Run

- **When:** Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 1 University Hill Drive, Buena Vista, VA, 24416
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-188980-knight-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/BuenaVista/KnightsRunSVU?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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
Pricing after = $35

Awards for:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall
1st, 2nd, 3rd men
1st, 2nd, 3rd women
1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-188980-knight-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188980-knight-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).