Outdoor events near Roanoke, Virginia
17 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Roanoke over the next three months: 15 races and 2 ranger-led or guided programs. 4 are this weekend. A typical October day in Roanoke reaches about 70°F and drops to 48°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 4 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 17 upcoming
- 4 this weekend
- October: 11
- November: 4
- December: 2
- half marathon · 8KLewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun RunSat, Oct 10 · All daySalem Farmers Market, Salem · 6.1 mi from Roanoke
- 5KDoggie Dash 5kSat, Oct 10 · 8:00 AMRocky Mount · 19 mi from Roanoke
- Guided tourFootsteps of Freedom Guided HikeSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +12 more datesBooker T. Washington National Monument · 17 mi from RoanokeFree
- Guided tourBorn Here, Freed Here Walking TourSat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · +63 more datesBooker T. Washington National Monument · 17 mi from RoanokeFree
- 5K · 10KFirst Bank Fall 5K & 10K RunSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMCentral Academy Middle School, Fincastle · 16 mi from Roanoke
- 5K$5 5K presented by RunAbout Sports RoanokeSun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMRoanoke · 3.2 mi from Roanoke
- 5KSpooky Sprint 5K 2026Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMRoanoke · 1.7 mi from Roanoke
- 5KHope to Walk at VT Annual 5K 2026Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AMBlacksburg · 23 mi from Roanoke
- RaceInto the Darkness Night Trail RunSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PMExplore Park, Roanoke · 3.2 mi from Roanoke
- 5KLast Fright 5K 2026Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMSalem · 10 mi from Roanoke
- RaceHALLOWEEN HYROX RACE SIMSat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AMRoanoke · 3.2 mi from Roanoke
- RaceThe Appalachian MountaineerSat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AMNew Castle · 20 mi from Roanoke
- 5KSherwood Memorial Park's Run for Donuts 5K and Fun RunSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMSherwood Memorial Park, Salem · 6.1 mi from Roanoke
- half marathon · 10KStar City Half Marathon & 10KSat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AMRivers Edge North, Roanoke · 0.6 mi from Roanoke
- RaceThe Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick DashThu, Nov 26 · 5:00 AMDowntown Roanoke, Roanoke · 1.1 mi from Roanoke
- 5KPeaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5kSat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AMBedford · 25 mi from Roanoke
- 5K · 5 mileJohnny CASA 5 Miler 5K Run/WalkSat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AMRocky Mount · 20 mi from Roanoke
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
