Knight Run

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 at 1:00 PM at Knight Stadium. 8:00 AM: Volunteer & Staff Check-in and Briefing8:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens9:15 AM: 5k Participants to the Starting Line / Welcome Remarks / National Anthem9:30 AM: Knight Run 5k Starts10:30 AM: Knights and Training Obstacle Course (for kids 3-10 years)10:45 AM: Post-Race Awards Ceremony (Top Finishers, Age Groups, etc.)10:30-1:00 PM is the Alumni Tailgate! We will have food trucks, live music, and yard games to enjoy. COSTUME CONTEST! Including: fastest person wearing a costumebest group costumescariest costumemost creative costumefunniest costumebest school spirit costumebest dressedBest Dressed Kid Early Bird Pricing (ends September 30) = $30 (receive a foam sword to "CHAAAAARGE!" with in the race) Pricing after = $35 Awards for:1st, 2nd, 3rd overall1st, 2nd, 3rd men1st, 2nd, 3rd women1st, 2nd, 3rd Junior Knights (under 10)