Virginia · Half Marathon · 10K · Kids Fun Run
Star City Half Marathon & 10K
Star City Half Marathon & 10K is a half marathon, 10K and Kids Fun Run event held in Roanoke, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Hilly with flat stretches; tours city streets and Wasena, Smith and Mill Mountain Parks
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from commonwealthgames.org, checked October 8, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:15 AM EST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Star City Half Marathon & 10K
The oldest half marathon in the Roanoke Valley, a 37-year autumn tradition starting near the historic Hotel Roanoke.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Overall and age-group awards; part of the Triple Crown Series
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Star City Half Marathon & 10K: common questions
- When is the Star City Half Marathon & 10K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the Star City Half Marathon & 10K held?
- In Roanoke, Virginia.
- What distances does the Star City Half Marathon & 10K offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the Star City Half Marathon & 10K?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Star City Half Marathon & 10K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Star City Half Marathon & 10K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from commonwealthgames.org, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the Star City Half Marathon & 10K start?
- 8:15 AM EST.
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