Knight Run

Join the Southern Virginia University (SVU) community for the Annual Knight Run during Homecoming weekend.

The festivities kick off with the race, followed by a post-race celebration. There will be food trucks, music, and family activities for all to enjoy. After the celebration, stick around and cheer on the SVU Knights football team at 1:00 PM at Knight Stadium.

8:00 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing
8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem
9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts
10:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years)
10:45 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)
10:30-1:00 PM is the Alumni Tailgate! We will have food trucks, live music, and yard games to enjoy. 

COSTUME CONTEST! Including:

• fastest person wearing a costume
• best group costume
• scariest costume
• most creative costume
• funniest costume
• best school spirit costume
• best dressed
• Best Dressed Kid

Early Bird Pricing (ends September 30) = $30 (receive a foam sword to "CHAAAAARGE!" with in the race) 
Pricing after = $35

Awards for:
1st, 2nd, 3rd overall
1st, 2nd, 3rd men
1st, 2nd, 3rd women
1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)

Join fellow runners on October 31, 2026 for the Knight Run. It's a fantastic 5K, Kid's Knights and Training Obstacle Course featuring a flat and fast course in Buena Vista.