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Backpack Run 2026

Backpack Run 2026

  • Running
  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 10k
2501 Parkside Drive, Salem, United States

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About the Event

The Backpack Run is back!

Starting this year, the 5K is dedicated to long-time Roanoke running enthusiast from the C&C Running Team - Marion Childress! Marion has been a strong supporter of the Backpack Run since day 1, and we're honored to re-name the Backpack Run 5K in his honor. We're also proud to offer the Backpack Run 10K as well and we have the best of both worlds - in-person and virtual races for the 5K and 10K distances. TAKE THE BACKPACK CHALLENGE - participate in both the Marion Childress 5K and Backpack Run 10K to earn not only the two individual finisher medals but a third exclusive Backpack Challenge medal!! T-shirts are available! You can purchase a race shirt if you would like one (deadline is March 1). NOTE: LATE registration is available at packet pickup on Friday, March 20 at RunAboutSports in Roanoke from 3-6 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m. on race day at Green Hill Park - ($15 late registration fee will be added and team/promo discounts are not available for registrations at packet pickup or on race day).

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Get course info and other details at www.rcps.us/backpackrun

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Individual adult registration$35.00
Individual adult registration$25.00
Individual adult registration$30.00
Individual adult registration$0.00
Individual adult registration$20.00
Individual Student Registration$35.00
Individual Student Registration$25.00
Individual Student Registration$30.00
Individual Student Registration$0.00
Individual Student Registration$20.00
Create an adult team (team captains only)$35.00
Create an adult team (team captains only)$25.00
Create an adult team (team captains only)$30.00
Create an adult team (team captains only)$0.00
Create an adult team (team captains only)$20.00
Non-participating team captain$35.00
Non-participating team captain$25.00
Non-participating team captain$30.00
Non-participating team captain$0.00
Non-participating team captain$20.00
Create a student team (team captains only)$35.00
Create a student team (team captains only)$25.00
Create a student team (team captains only)$30.00
Create a student team (team captains only)$0.00
Create a student team (team captains only)$20.00
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