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For the first time in Radford Athletics history, the department will host the Highlander Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 29. The races will take place throughout the Radford City limits.

The half marathon and 8K will begin at 8:00 a.m., at the Dedmon Center. Following the start of the half marathon and 8K, the kids fun run will take place on the track at Cupp Stadium at 9:00 a.m. The race course will take runners on a tour of Radford that includes the university campus and surrounding neighborhoods. As participants make their way back to the Dedmon Center, 8K runners will head to the finish line, while half marathon runners will continue through Bisset Park, Wildwood Park and areas surrounding Radford High School. The race course, start/finish line and post-race festivities will be staffed by student-athletes, athletics staff and university/community volunteers. Race participants will enjoy a spectacular finish line celebration with great food, live music and children's activities. Highlander gear and kilts are strongly encouraged.

All race proceeds will be used to support the Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund which provides scholarship aid to Radford's 16 varsity sports.

Friday, April 28^th

Packet Pickup at the Dedmon Center

• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Registration will be open for all races (provided we are not sold out). 
• You may pick up a race packet for another registered runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

Saturday, April 29^th
 

• 6:00 a.m.– 7:30 a.m. – Race day packet Pickup
• 8:00 a.m. – 8K and Half Marathon Start
• 9:00 a.m.– Kids Fun Run Start
• 10:00 a.m.– 8K Awards Ceremony
• 11:00 a.m.– Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
• 12:00 p.m. – Course Closes
• 1:00 p.m. – Post-Race Festival Closes
• 1:00 p.m. – Radford Softball vs. Longwood – Free Admission
• 3:00 p.m. – Radford Softball vs. Longwood (Double Header) – Free Admission
• 4:00 p.m. – Radford Baseball vs. VMI – Free Admission

PLEASE NOTE: Race day registration will be open for the Kids Fun Run only. You can register on-site at Cupp Stadium 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. (provided we are not sold out).

For more information on the Highlander Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run, follow the event on Twitter and Facebook.

To register, click here.