Blacksburg Striders

04/21/2026

Go Striders! Blacksburg was well represented at Monday’s Boston Marathon! Check out these great performances — including many former Blacksburg High runners.

04/20/2026

Huge round of applause for Michael Stowe!! Finished Boston with a time of 3:10!!

Congrats, Michael!

03/22/2026

Next up in the RunAbout Sports Race series is the Huckleberry Jam on Sunday, May 3!

The 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group . New RunAbout Sports website coming soon. Race sign up on RunSignUp.com.

02/19/2026

We just picked up the Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler finisher medals and race awards, and we can’t wait to hand them out.

Every 10-miler earns the finisher medal. Top finishers and age group standouts in both the 5K and 10 Miler take home awards.

Don’t miss out! The race is less than 48 hours away and the registration price increases at midnight.

Register: runsignup.com/BlacksburgClassic

02/12/2026

🤩That finish line feeling is less than 10 days away! Come join us at the 2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K on Saturday, Feb. 21! We would love to have you. Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Blacksburg/BlacksburgClassic10Miler5K

Don't want to run but still want to join in on the fun? Sign up to volunteer! We are still looking to fill several volunteer posts. Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/BlacksburgClassic10Miler5K

Photos by Jay Proffitt Creative Media

02/08/2026

Price Increase + Shirt Deadline!
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 11:59 p.m.

The Feb. 21, 2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K is less than two weeks away. This is your last chance to save money AND guarantee this awesome long-sleeve race shirt. Don’t miss one of Blacksburg’s favorite races.

Register: Runsignup.com/BlacksburgClassic

02/01/2026

Cheers for the newly elected officers of the Blacksburg Striders! Please congratulate and thank:

President: Amanda Sava
Vice President: Jon Petters
Treasurer: Doug Sterk
Secretary: Kevin Byrd

The first photo, from this month’s Striders celebration captures a moment as past presidents (From right, Maarten van Gelder, Jess Thornton, and Michael Stowe) hand off leadership to Amanda, who has served as the club's vice president for the past two years.

A huge shoutout to Amanda and Jon for stepping into new leadership roles, and to Doug and Kevin for their continued dedication to the club. Past President Michael Stowe and Noah Combs, Blacksburg Classic race director & Runabout Sports Race Series liaison, will continue to serve as board members.

Want to get involved? We’d love to hear from members who want to contribute! Key areas where we could use help include social media, web development and communications, volunteer recruiting, and event planning.

01/25/2026

Today’s icy conditions got you stuck inside? It's the perfect time to lock into your next fitness goal. Join the more than 240 runners who have already signed up for the 2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K!

The first event in the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series is a true New River Valley tradition. Both races start Feb. 21, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, and run primarily on the popular Huckleberry Trail.

Register: runsignup.com/BlacksburgClassic

Why now?
— The price increase soon.
— Long-sleeve race shirts for runners who register before midnight Feb. 8.
— All 10 Miler finishers receive a finisher gift

Shake off the winter blues and get ready to be part of this classic event.

01/23/2026

What a night! We had nearly 50 Striders turn out for our annual celebration and membership meeting this week, a great turnout and a better conversation. We celebrated our 2025 wins, shared ideas, and looked ahead to our 2026 goals. Huge thanks to everyone who showed up, brought energy, and continues to make our club such a strong and growing community.

01/18/2026

Sending love to our Silver Level sponsors for the 2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K!!

💪 Blacksburg Health and Fitness at The Weight Club we are so happy to work with them this year! With a huge gym floor, a wide variety of classes included with gym membership, locker rooms, saunas, they have a lot to offer. Thanks to their generosity, we will be raffling TWO 3 month gym memberships at the race! Your registration will include one entry into the raffle, but you can buy more at packet pick up!

☀️ Baseline Solar Solutions we are working with them for another year, and are so happy for their continued support! Your local solar installation company has not only supported this race, but other community events since they opened almost 20 years ago. Check them out if you are going solar !

🧼 Sanico is joining us for another year as well! Another local company supporting community events! Located right over in Christiansburg, this janitorial supplier has everything you may need. Check them out today!

01/18/2026

Shout out to our Gold Level sponsor for the 2026 Blacksburg Classic 10 Miler & 5K !

Aspire Marketing Agency has been a continued supporter of this race and other community events! With a deep commitment to and love of the area, Aspire is the local marketing pro to help your business. They are also offer marketing support to area non-profits and other organizations whose mission is to help those in our local community and beyond. We are very thankful for their involvement in the race and hope you give them a call or an email if you are looking to build or grow your business! https://www.teamwithaspire.com/