Race Day Logistics
RACE DAY PARKING
Participants will receive a parking pass at the packet pickup expo on Saturday. Those who have paid for race day packet pickup should park at Lot A.
Parking Lot A - Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
The VT Corporate Research Center (CRC) lots open at 5:30am on race day. The CRC has 2 entrances on the north and south end of the business park.
Directions:
From 460 East, take Exit 6 (Southgate Dr) and take a right at the roundabout onto Research Center Dr. Follow signs to Lot A and the directions of parking volunteers.
If arriving before 7:20am: From 460 West, take Exit 5A (Industrial Park Rd), take a left on Industrial Park Rd, straight at the light, and right onto Research Center Dr. Follow the directions of parking volunteers. The south entrance to the CRC will experience traffic delays due to the start of the Hokie Half Marathon at 7:30am.
Google Maps North CRC Pin (Lot A)
Google Maps South CRC Pin (Lot A)
Parking Lot B - Virginia Tech Chicken Hill Parking Lot
The VT Chicken Hill Lot B opens at 5:30am. The lot is located off Southgate Dr on the edge of Virginia Tech's campus. Follow signs to shuttle boarding and take a short 5 min ride to the start/finish line. Shuttles depart every ~10 minutes. Shuttle drop-off is the VT Executive Airport off Research Center Drive. Shuttles run from 5:30am to noon on race day. To return to Lot B, board the shuttle at the same location as drop-off (VT Executive Airport). Spectators not accompanied by a runners with a Lot A parking pass should park in Lot B and take the shuttle. A great spectating option is to cheer at Chicken Hill (mile 8.3 on the course) and take the shuttle to the finish line.
Directions:
From 460 East/West, take Exit 6 (Southgate Dr) and at the roundabout, stay on Southgate Drive. Stay straight through the second roundabout. Follow Lot B signage to the Chicken Hill Lot. It is approximately 0.5 miles from the first roundabout.
DROPPING OFF A RUNNER
If you are dropping off a runner, follow Drop-Off Parking signage to the Virginia Tech Executive Airport. It is directly across from the start/finish area. The VT Airport is also the location shuttles will be dropping off and picking up athletes and spectators.
Directions:
From 460 East/West, take Exit 6 (Southgate Dr) and take a right at the roundabout onto Research Center Dr. Follow signs for Drop-Off Parking and the directions of parking volunteers.
BAG DROP
Bag drop is available at the tent nearest the finish line. You must use the clear bag you receive at packet pick-up. For security reasons, no other bags will be accepted. Please do not leave any bags unattended aside from bag drop - any bags left unattended will be searched by police.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
During registration, you have the option to add race day packet pickup for a fee. If you later decide you want to add race day packet pickup, follow these instructions. If you have not added race day packet pickup, you must pick up your packet on Saturday at the expo.
On race morning, please arrive early! Unless you're being dropped off, park in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in the lots surrounding 1715 Pratt Drive (Google Maps Pin). If coming from US460, we recommend taking Exit 6 (Southgate Drive) and following parking signs to Lot A. After parking, head to the RunAbout Sports tent by the finish line to pick up your race packet! See map below.
