2116 Dale Avenue SE
Roanoke, VA US 24013
On June 2, let’s inspire the runner in everyone.
2021 marks the fifth year of The Big Run®, our annual 5K event on Global Running Day. In partnership with Brooks Running, we celebrate our local communities by bringing tens of thousands of runners together to cross a finish line and achieve a goal.
Why? Because RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING™. At Fleet Feet we believe in all people and all paces. Where EVERYONE means EVERYONE.
Help Us Give Back: The Big Run Roanoke benefits Project Forward, a 501(c)3 nonprofit 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. Click here to learn how you can help.
NEW THIS YEAR!
- Become a Fundraiser! The Top Fundraiser will win a head-to-toe outfit (shoes, top, bottom) from Brooks! Start your fundraiser for Project Forward today!
- We're giving out 3 Social Butterfly Awards to those with the most engaged pictures on social media!
- NEW AWARD: Middle of the Pack Award!
- There is now a VIRTUAL option to race!
March 31 - April 5: $25
April 6 - April 30: $30
May 1 - June 1: $35
June 2: $40
The Big Run is limited to 300 IN-PERSON race participants. In 2019 we sold out at 300 race participants. Sign up before the race fills up!
All participants are guaranteed The Big Run shirt and a finishers medal.
There are no refunds for the 2021 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 (free kids fun run) starts at 6pm.
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 local beer from Big Lick Brewing Company, and food from a local food truck.
*Please note that the following dates and times may be subject to change.
Friday, May 28: 10am-6pm at Fleet Feet
Saturday, May 29: 10am-6pm at Fleet Feet
RACE DAY: Wednesday, June 2: 5pm-6:30pm at Fallon Park
Fleet Feet is located at 4347 Franklin Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018.
All The Big Run participants will receive a BIG medal and race shirt!
Top awards will be presented to:
Top 3 Males
Top 3 Females
The Top 3 males and top 3 females will also win a pair of Brooks running shoes!
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
Middle of the Pack Award - This will be given to the person that finishes in the middle of the race!
Social Butterfly Award - This will be awarded to the 3 random winners. Winners will be announced on Thursday, June 3. Post on Facebook or Instagram and USE #thebigrun and TAG @fleetfeetnoke.
Become a Fundraiser! The Top Fundraiser will win a head-to-toe outfit (shoes, top, bottom) from Brooks! Start your fundraiser for Project Forward today!
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. Click here to make a difference and make a donation to Project Forward.
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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