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Be a part of something Big.
For the third year, Fleet Feet and Brooks will come together on June 5 to host The Big Run. The annual nationwide 5K brings thousands of runners together on Global Running Day to do what we love most—run.
Last year, 16,000 runners logged 25,000 miles at more than 100 events in more than 20 states.
Help us top that number this year.
Why?
Because we want to bring running to more communities; we want more people to set goals and meet them; we want more people to experience that feeling of accomplishment as they cross the finish line.
Because running changes everything.
Because at Fleet Feet our mission is to inspire and empower.
Oh, and did we mention there will be prizes?
All results from certified, timed 5K races will funnel into a national leaderboard to determine the overall male and female winners as well as the fastest runners in each age group. Those winners will receive cash prizes.
But it's not just about winning—we will also recognize other runners with unique awards, including:
● Common Ground: Finish with the most common finish time for The Big Run, and we'll enter you into a drawing for something BIG!
● Middle of the Pack: We'll recognize the male and female who finish in the exact middle of all The Big Run results.
● Social Butterflies: We'll thank the two people with the most-engaged social media posts from The Big Run with some pretty sweet prizes. Include #thebigrun, @brooksrunning and @fleetfeetsports in the post to be eligible.
Search #thebigrun on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see how our epic coast-to-coast running community celebrated at The Big Run last year.
Be a part of something bigger - The Big Run Roanoke benefits Project Forward, a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in August 2015 by Robin and Blaine Lewis, owners of Fleet Feet Roanoke. Project Forward's mission is to allow the citizens of Roanoke to have access to good shoes and a means to move, ultimately creating a happier and healthier community.
March 1 - March 3: $25
March 4 - June 4: $30 *online registration closes at midnight on June 5
June 5: $35 *must register on-site at Fallon Park from 5pm-6:30pm
The Big Run is limited to 300 race participants. Sign up before the race fills up!
All participants are guaranteed The Big Run shirt. Register by May 13 to guarantee your shirt size.
There are no refunds for the 2019 The Big Run Roanoke. This includes refunds for a cancellation due to weather. Dogs and pets are not permitted in the event. Strollers are not allowed.
The Big Run Roanoke is a 5K race out and back on the Tinker Greenway, starting and ending at Fallon Park.
The Big Run Roanoke starts at 6:30pm at Fallon Park. The Little Run: Kids Fun Run starts at 6pm. Parking is available at Fallon Park.
Thank you to Mountain Junkies LLC for providing timing for The Big Run Roanoke!
POST-RACE PARTY
After the race, hang out for awards and enjoy beverages, including beer and cider, food from a local food truck and ice cream from Blue Cow Ice Cream Co.
*Please note that the following dates and times may be subject to change.
Friday, May 31: 10am-7pm at Fleet Feet
Saturday, June 1: 10am-6pm at Fleet Feet
Tuesday, June 4: 5:30pm-7pm at the Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Wasena Park
RACE DAY: Wednesday, June 5: 5pm-6:30pm at Fallon Park
Fleet Feet is located at 4347 Franklin Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018
The Big Run Awards Ceremony will begin at 7:30pm.
Top awards will be presented to:
Top 3 Males
Top 3 Females
Age group awards will be presented to Top 3 Males and Females in each age group category:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up
All results from certified, timed 5K races will funnel into a national leaderboard to determine the overall male and female winners as well as the fastest runners in each age group. Those winners will receive cash prizes.
But it's not just about winning—we will also recognize other runners with unique awards, including:
● Common Ground: Finish with the most common finish time for The Big Run, and we'll enter you into a drawing for something BIG!
● Middle of the Pack: We'll recognize the male and female who finish in the exact middle of all The Big Run results.
● Social Butterflies: We'll thank the two people with the most-engaged social media posts from The Big Run with some pretty sweet prizes. Include #thebigrun, @brooksrunning and @fleetfeetsports in the post to be eligible.
The Big Run Roanoke benefits Project Forward, a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded in August 2015 by Robin and Blaine Lewis, owners of Fleet Feet Roanoke. Project Forward's mission is to allow the citizens of Roanoke to have access to good shoes and a means to move, ultimately creating a happier and healthier community.
In 2017, Roanoke took home the NATIONAL men's title, with David Angell running a 16:02. We also had national age group winners in the Male 15-19 (Samuel Haynes; 16:26) and in Males 60-69 (Paul Beers; 20:38).
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In case of inclement weather, we will make a call on The Big Run right before the race starts. We will delay if we have to, but The Big Run is ON and it's going to be awesome. A little rain won't stop us! If we do have to cancel due to inclement weather, we will notify everyone via Facebook. Our runners and walkers safety is our #1 concern. In case of cancellation, The Big Run will not be rescheduled for 2019, and there will be no refunds. The Big Run is a fundraiser for Project Forward and we appreciate your support of this local non-profit.
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