Back on the Hill 5k
About this race
The Back on the Hill 5K is for EVERYONE — whether you’re running for the finish line or strolling in the 1-mile walk, your steps make a difference. This event is about celebrating wellness, unity, and the spirit that keeps VSU strong. 🏛️✨
Pick your distance
Running
Back on the Hill 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Petersburg, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:41 PM local time (EDT) in Petersburg on October 9, 2026 — 11h 29m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Other races near Petersburg
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Run League University: College Classic 5K & 10K
The Run League Presents: Friendsgiving 5K & 10K
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (47)
The Run League Presents: Holly Jolly 5K & 10K
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Petersburg
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Petersburg 5K Races 2 races
- Petersburg Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Petersburg events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.