Event Information
Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 for the Huckleberry Jam presented by Roots Realty Group! This is the 3rd event in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series. The Huckleberry Jam offers two race options - 8.1 miles and 1.75 miles. Both race distances are point-to-point courses finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. For a fee, shuttles will be available to transport runners back to RunAbout Sports upon completion.
RunAbout Sports will be donating all net proceeds from the race to the Friends of the Huckleberry Trail. The group uses 100% of donations and funding for the engineering and construction of the Huckleberry Trail and the amenities along the trail.
Race Day Schedule (Sunday April 26)
- 6:45am - 7:45am: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
- 8:00am: 8.1 Mile Race start at RunAbout Sports
- 8:30am: 1.75 Mile Start at New River Valley Mall (Kohl's side)
- ~9:20am: Shuttle service back to start begins
- ~10:15am: Shuttle service ends (after last finisher)
Awards
All runners who finish either race earn a rail-road spike finisher award.
8.1 Miler: Overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers. Top 2 finishers in each age group also receive an award.
Age Groups: <=17, 18-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Return Shuttle:
Participants may purchase an add-on shuttle ticket for $5 when registering. If you arrange for a ride back from the Christiansburg Rec Center, you are not required to purchase a shuttle pass. The first shuttle will depart the Rec Center at approximately 9:20 am and the final shuttle will depart after the final finisher - approximately 10:15 am.
Race Shirt:
All participants registering on or before April 13 are guaranteed a race shirt. Additional shirts will be ordered and available while quantities last.
Packet Pickup Schedule
- Saturday April 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
- Sunday April 26 (Race day): 6:45am - 7:45am: Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports
Registration Fees
April 13 to April 25 - $40 ($45 w/ return shuttle)
Race Day - $45 ($50 w/ return shuttle)
April 13 to April 25 - $29.00 ($34 w/ return shuttle)
Race Day - $32 ($37.00 w/ return shuttle)
Parking:
Parking is available at RunAbout Sports for the 8.1 mile race. Parking is available at the Christiansburg Mall for the 1.75 mile race. Spectators and those picking up runners from the finish may park in front of the Christiansburg Rec Center and walk to the back where the race finishes.
Course Information
The 8.1 mile course starts on the path behind RunAbout Sports. The course connects to the Huckleberry Trail at the intersection of Airport Rd and Energy Dr and continues on the Huckleberry Trail all the way to the Christiansburg Rec Center. There are 2 aid stations along the course offering water and gatorade at 2.4 miles and 6.5 miles.
The 1.75 mile course starts at the New River Valley Mall (Uptown Christiansburg Mall) on the Huckleberry Trail next to the Kohl's parking lot. The course covers the last 1.75 miles of the 8.1 mile route, ending at the Christiansburg Rec Center. There is an aid station at the start line of the 1.75 mile race, but no aid stations farther along the course.
Strollers are allowed on the course and both race distances are stroller-friendly. However, dogs are not allowed on the course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
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Location
1470 South Main St
Blacksburg, VA 24060 US
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