Frequently Asked Questions

Answers

​There’s this virus going around and we don’t want to spread germs. Plus, there are some rules right now about how many people can gather and we need to follow those guidelines. This is our spin on an annual event that’s super important to the community. We think the idea we’ve come up with is pretty sweet ad hope you'll join the positivity.
​To be honest, we don’t really like the term “virtual” because there’s nothing virtual about the actual running/walking you’re doing! They’re real miles by real people like you. Even though we won't be in person together, we promise it'll feel like the same community tradition you've come to love over the past couple years!
​Yes! The more the merrier. What better way to share the holiday even if you can't be together in person?! We'd love to have your friends and family from all over participate with you to increase the feeling of community, family and camaraderie this Thanksgiving!
Absolutely! We love walkers and runners alike.
You can run or walk anytime between 5am-12pm on Thursday, November 26th.
Between 5am-12pm on Thanksgiving morning, participants will input their 5K times into our online portal. To log your time:
  • We will provide a link to enter the participant's first and last name
  • Enter your first & last name, then click "Lookup Registration"
  • Click "Submit Virtual Results" next to your name
  • Enter your time and click "Submit Your Time"
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Reminder: The "Submit Virtual Results" portal will not open until 5am on Thanksgiving morning (November 26)
​Every participant gets a long sleeve shirt and race bib so everyone in the neighborhood will know you’re officially participating in Blacksburg's Thanksgiving Tradition! Plus a morning full of motivation, pictures and camaraderie in a private social media group as Blacksburg keeps this Thanksgiving tradition alive.
​Yes. Your run/walk must be completed between 5am-12pm on Thanksgiving morning (November 26).
​That’s up to you! Pick your favorite route or try something new. We recommend using a free app like Strava or RunGo to track your mileage. We also recommend running/walking in an uncongested area and practice social distancing.
Uh, definitely! We still envision this is a family event where kids are excited about completing a 5K and entering their time as part of a community event.
​We aren’t doctors, so we ask that you consult your physician on this one.
Technically - yes. However, if you start your run/walk but are unable to complete a full 5K distance, you can still log your activity using the link we will provide. That way you'll appear in the overall participant list, but you won't be eligible for any awards.
Yes. We will be awarding fastest times in the following male/female age groups:
  • 0-12
  • 13-17
  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55-64
  • 65+
​We’ll be hosting a safe, socially distanced packet pickup in Blacksburg from 1-6pm on Wednesday, November 25 (location TBD). You may also have your packet mailed (see next question).
​Yes. You’ll see an option for having your packet mailed when you register. There is an additional $7 per individual or $12 per family/group cost to mail your packet(s).
​All participants signed up by the end of the day on Monday, November 9 will receive a shirt!
Yes. We'll be collecting canned foods and non-perishables for the Interfaith Food Pantry from all participants at packet pickup. In addition to the food collection, a cash portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Interfaith Food Pantry.
​Our mission is energizing communities for good. We plan active events with an emphasis on building community. We’re a for-profit, for-purpose social enterprise created by two buddies who care about promoting active lifestyles in an approachable way. VA Momentum has donated $123,528 to charities since its founding.