Event Description

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 as they take on Methodist 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: Pre-Race Announcements & Music Starts (Makaila on the mic)
9:20 AM: Kid's Race Line-up
9:30 AM: Kid's Fun Run Starts
9:45 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem
9:50 AM: Group Warm-up (Led by Athlete Volunteers)
10:00 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts
11:00 AM: Food Trucks & Bouncy House Open
11:15 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)
1:00 PM: Event Concludes