Races Half marathon · Blacksburg, USA
Hokie Half Marathon
Hokie Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Blacksburg, USA, held each September. A single loop from the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. It joins the Huckleberry Trail for about 10 km through farmland and rolling hills, passes Lane Stadium and returns through downtown Blacksburg. Late September mornings in Blacksburg are usually cool to mild, around 8 to 22°C. Blacksburg's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Late September mornings in Blacksburg are usually cool to mild, around 8 to 22°C.
Racing this course well
A single loop from the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. It joins the Huckleberry Trail for about 10 km through farmland and rolling hills, passes Lane Stadium and returns through downtown Blacksburg.
Blacksburg's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
Official Hokie Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:30
- Time limit
- 4 hours
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
The Huckleberry Trail section, just over 6 miles (about 10 km), is the rolling stretch of the course.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Roads and paved bike paths
- Total climb
- 210 m (690 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified
Pick your goal for Blacksburg
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Hokie Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Hokie Half Marathon?
- It is held each September in Blacksburg, USA. Check the official Hokie Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Hokie Half Marathon course flat?
- A single loop from the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. It joins the Huckleberry Trail for about 10 km through farmland and rolling hills, passes Lane Stadium and returns through downtown Blacksburg.
- How should I train for the Hokie Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Hokie Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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