Event Description

Join us on Sunday April 28, 2024 for the Huckleberry Jam presented by Skip Slocum & Associates, Roots Realty Group! The Huckleberry Jam offers two race distance options - 8.1 miles and 1.75 miles. Both race distances are point-to-point courses finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. For a fee, shuttles will be available to transport runners back to RunAbout Sports upon completion.

The 8.1 mile race begins at RunAbout Sports and utilizes the entire length of the Huckleberry Trail. Two aid stations will provide water and Gatorade along the way. The 1.75 Mile race starts at the New River Valley Mall at the Huckleberry Trail gate by the Kohl's store.

RunAbout Sports will be donating all net proceeds to the Friends of the Huckleberry Trail. The group uses 100% of donations and funding for the engineering and construction of the Huckleberry Trail and the amenities along the trail.  
All runners who finish either race earn a rail-road spike finisher award. 

*Race shirts are guaranteed to all who register on or before Thursday April 18. Additional shirts will be available based on our best estimations, but registrants after the cutoff may not receive a shirt depending on availability.

Race Schedule:

Saturday April 27

• Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday April 28 (Race Day)

• Packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports - 6:45am - 7:45am
• 8.1 Mile Race start - 8am at RunAbout Sports
• 1.75 Mile Start at New River Valley Mall (Kohl's side) - 8:30am
• Shuttle A - 9:20am (approx.)
• Shuttle B - 10:15am (after last finisher)

Registration Fees:

Return Shuttle:

Participants may purchase an add-on shuttle ticket for $5 when registering. If you have a ride from the Christiansburg Rec Center, you are not required to purchase a shuttle pass. The first shuttle will depart the Rec Center at approximately 9:20am and the final shuttle will depart after the final finisher - approximately 10:15am.

Race Course:

8.1 Mile Point-to-Point Course

1.75 Mile Point-to-Point Course

Awards:

All finishers receive an engraved railroad spike, with overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers. Top 2 finishers in each age group also receive awards.

Age Groups <8, 9-12, 13-17, 18-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+

Parking:

Parking is available at RunAbout Sports for the 8.1 mile race. Parking is available at the Christiansburg Mall for the 1.75 mile race. Spectators and those picking up runners from the finish may park in front of the Christiansburg Rec Center and walk to the back where the race finishes.

Results:

Live results are provided by Run Roanoke. Preliminary results will be posted at www.runaboutsports.com after the race followed by the final results and age group results. 

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