March 21, 2026
Backpack Run 2026
Green Hill Park
2501 Parkside Driv Salem, VA 24153
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About this 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 alos 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).

Event details and schedule

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

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Green Hill Park2501 Parkside Driv Salem, VA 24153View Map
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Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Individual adult registration
$35.00
Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Individual Student Registration
$25.00
Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Create an adult team (team captains only)
$30.00
Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Non-participating team captain - STUDENT TEAMS ONLY
$0.00
Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Create a student team (team captains only)
$20.00
Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Join a team (adult team members only)
$30.00
Marion Childress 5K (in-person) - Join a team (student team members only)
$20.00
Marion Childress 5k (virtual) - Individual adult virtual registration
$35.00
Marion Childress 5k (virtual) - Individual student virtual registration
$25.00
Marion Childress 5k (virtual) - Create an adult virtual team (team captains only)
$30.00
Marion Childress 5k (virtual) - Create a student virtual team (team captains only)
$20.00
Marion Childress 5k (virtual) - Join a virtual team (adult team members only)
$30.00
Marion Childress 5k (virtual) - Join a virtual team (student team members only
$20.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Individual adult registration
$55.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Individual student registration
$40.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Create an adult team (team captains only)
$50.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Create a student team (team captains only)
$35.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Non-participating team captain - STUDENT TEAMS ONLY
$0.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Join a team (adult team members only)
$50.00
Backpack Run 10K (in-person) - Join a team (student team members only)
$35.00
Backpack Run 10K (virtual) - Individual Adult registration
$55.00
Backpack Run 10K (virtual) - Individual Student Registration
$40.00
Backpack Run 10K (virtual) - Create an adult team (team captains only)
$50.00
Backpack Run 10K (virtual) - Create a student team (team captains only)
$35.00
Backpack Run 10K (virtual) - Join a virtual team (adult team members only)
$50.00
Backpack Run 10K (virtual) - Join a virtual team (student team members only)
$35.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) in person - Individual Backpack Challenge adult registration
$75.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) in person - Individual Backpack Challenge student registration
$60.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) in person - Create a Backpack Challenge adult team (team captains only)
$70.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) in person - Create a Backpack Challenge student team (team captains only)
$55.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) in person - Join a Backpack Challenge team (adult team members)
$70.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) in person - Join a Backpack Challenge team (student team members)
$55.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) virtual - Individual Backpack Challenge (virtual)
$75.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) virtual - Individual student Backpack Challenge (virtual)
$60.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) virtual - Create a virtual Backpack Challenge Team (team captains only)
$70.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) virtual - Create a virtual Backpack Challenge Student Team (team captains only)
$55.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) virtual - Join a Backpack Challenge virtual team (adult team members))
$70.00
Backpack Challenge (5K, 10K) virtual - Join a Backpack Challenge virtual team (student team members)
$55.00
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