The Tiger Fun Run 5K celebrates the enduring legacy of Christiansburg Industrial Institute, one of the nation's most significant African American educational institutions and the first high school in Southwest Virginia established to educate formerly enslaved people and their descendants. Every registration helps support the preservation of this remarkable history while expanding educational programs, museum exhibits, cultural preservation, and community engagement initiatives.
Participants will enjoy:
A professionally organized 5K run/walk
A commemorative Tiger Sprint 5K T-shirt (while supplies last)
Custom Race Bib
The opportunity to support a meaningful local cause
Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step helps preserve history for future generations.
Registration:
Early Bird Registration: $20 (July 28 - August 14)
Regular Registration: $25 (August 15 - September 25)
Race Day Registration: $30 (September 26)
Event Time:
Registration - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Race Start - 8:30 AM
Event Location: 300 Huckleberry Park Drive, NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Join us on September 26 and help us make history - one mile at a time.
Run for the Legacy. Preserve the Future.
Sponsorships
Select a sponsorship level below to support the Tiger Fun Run 5K and help preserve the shared history of Montgomery County, Virginia.
For more information, email outreach@christiansburginstitute.com
We'd love to partner with you! Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, organizations, and community partners committed to strengthening community connections and celebrating a more nuanced telling of our region’s shared history.
