Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run
About this race
Welcome to the Tartan 5K, A Twilight Run, a celebration of health, happiness, and community! This race is sponsored by Radford University in Roanoke. As a health science campus, this event aims to provide support in celebrating both current and future healthcare professionals.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of the Tartan as you dash through the Roanoke Greenway in this unique and lively event. Whether you choose to run in scrubs to honor the healthcare community, or a kilt to show your Highlander pride – every step you take will contribute to a healthier, happier you, as well as a stronger community bond. Mark your calendars for September 18, 2026!
Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs of all ages are welcome!
Pre-race party starts at 5:30pm!
*This race is chip-timed.
Discounts for Radford University students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as for current healthcare workers, can be applied during checkout after early bird registration ends on May 14.
Award Groups:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female in runners at 18-30, 40-49 (Masters), and 50+ (Grandmasters).
Highlander Tartan Spirit Award
Youngest and oldest finishers
Packet Pick-up:
Wednesday, September 16
11 a.m.- 1 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.
Radford University Carilion (101 Elm Ave, SE, Roanoke, VA 24013)
Thursday, September 17
4-6 p.m.
Run About Sports (3635 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014)
Participants will receive:
-Finisher Medal
-Race T-Shirt (shirts guaranteed for the first 150 participants to register by August 15, 2026)
-Swag Bag
- Free cup of tropical ice
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
Virtual 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Roanoke, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:23 PM local time (EDT) in Roanoke on September 18, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run
5k Run · 129 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brady Bennett | 18:28 | 5:57 /mi |
| 2 | Martin Pizano-Franco | 19:08 | 6:10 /mi |
| 3 | Manuel Portillo | 19:52 | 6:24 /mi |
| 4 | Cawley Waters | 20:36 | 6:38 /mi |
| 5 | Audrey Indyk | 21:10 | 6:49 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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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, 27 Roanoke events
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