Run in Remembrance
3.2 for 32
3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance
The event will commence at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 with a moment of silence to honor and remember the 32 students and faculty whose vibrant lives were tragically lost in 2007.
The event's 3.2-mile loop around the Blacksburg campus begins in front of War Memorial Hall, passing iconic landmarks such as The Grove, Lane Stadium, and the Virginia Tech Pylons, before concluding at the April 16 Memorial.
For those unable to attend in person, virtual participation is also available. Virtual participants are encouraged to move in a way that is meaningful to them and share their experiences by posting photos with the hashtag #VT32Run on Instagram and X.
Additional updates, encouragement, and communication will be shared through the event's Facebook page.
2026 Resources & Information
Explore everything you need to make the most of this meaningful event. From maps to registration links, find all the details in one convenient place.
- T-shirts are available in the following sizes:
- Youth: XS-XL
- Adult: S-4XL
- Learn more and purchase a Run in Remembrance t-shirt.
- Discover ways to get involved and support the event by signing up as a volunteer. Learn about available roles and how you can make a difference.
- Volunteer Roles:
- T-Shirt Distribution
- Balloon Setup
- Start and Finish Line Support
- Water Station
- Route Marshals
- Register to be a volunteer.
- Please arrive early and, if possible, carpool.
- For more information about day-of parking, please visit Parking Services.
- A downloadable and printable bib will be added here as it is available.
- For more information about the Day of Remembrance activities, please visit weremember.vt.edu.
