Sunday, July 24th, 2022. The Huckleberry Jam is an 8.3-mile point-to-point race and 2 Mile race. The 8.3-mile race begins at RunAbout Sports and utilizes the entire length of the Huckleberry Trail, finishing at the Christiansburg Rec Center. Two aid stations will be provided. Energy gels, water, and Gatorade along the way and two shuttles will be available to transport runners back to RunAbout Sports upon completion. The 2 Mile race starts at the New River Valley Mall close to the Huckleberry Trail gate by the Kohl's store.
RunAbout Sports will be donating all net proceeds to the Friends of the Huckleberry Trail. The group uses 100% of donations and funding for the engineering and construction of the Huckleberry Trail and the amenities along the trail.
All runners who finish either race earn a rail-road spike finisher award.
Registration
8.3 Mile Early Entry - $30 ($35 w/ return shuttle)
8.3 Mile Fee 7/01 to 7/23 - $35 ($40 w/ return shuttle)
Raceday Entry - $40 ($45 w/ return shuttle)
2 Mile Early Entry - $24 ($29.00 w/ return shuttle)
2 Mile fee 7/01 to 7/23 - $29.00 ($34 w/ return shuttle)
Raceday Entry - $32 ($37.00 w/ return shuttle)
If you have a ride from the Christiansburg Rec Center, you are not required to purchase a shuttle pass.
Awards
All finishers receive an engraved railroad spike, with overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers. Top 2 finishers in each age group also receive awards.
Age Groups <8, 9-12, 13-17, 18-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Schedule
Saturday 7/23
Packet pickup @ RunAbout - 4:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday 7/24
Packet pickup @ Race- 6:45-7:45am at RunAbout Sports
8.3 Mile Race start - 8am at RunAbout
2 Mile Start at New River Valley Mall (Kohl's side) - 8:30am
Shuttle A - 9:20am (approx.)
Shuttle B - 10:15am (after last finisher)
Awards at finish
*Race shirts are guaranteed to all who register before 7/18. Extra shirts will be printed to the best of our abilities and calculations but due to printing time constraints.
