Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon
Sunday, 6 October 2024· 09:00· Chesterfield, VA, 23832, US
About this race
Pocahontas Trail Fest 10k and 1/2 Marathon
October 6, 2024
Racers receive
RunRideRace will professionally chipped time race
Live results
Custom Pocahontas Trail Fest swag (tbd)
RACE START TIMES: All race starts at 9am.
Race Venue: Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832
The race staging area will be located about 1 1/2 miles straight into the park on State Park Rd. Once you pass the entrance parking contact station, you continue straight, following park signs to the pool parking lot/boat launch about 1 1/2 miles down State Park Rd. Start, finish and staging will be located on the large grass field adjacent to the boat launch. All race activities will be located at the black and orange tents on the field
Parking: The park is requiring the regular fee if you don't have a state park permit. All day parking access is currently $7 per car load. Although the park accepts cards, cash is the fastest way to move past the contact station.
Packet Pickup:
Early pickup: Saturday October 5, 2023 10am-2pm
=PR= Run & Walk by Keira D'Amato
15712 WC Main St. Midlothian, VA 23113
Race Day: October 6 Sunday 730-9am at the staging area at Pocahontas State Park.
Timing: Your race number will have a timing chip on the back. Please do not fold, remove the chip. Race numbers should be attached so numerals are right side up. Your numbers should be visible during the entire event and placement on your shirt is best as this helps with tagging any photos to your result link.
Award breakdown:
The following will be awarded race day for the 10k and 1/2 Marathon M and F.
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Course info:
2020-2021 offered a redesigned course. The original course was mostly fire roads throughout the park. Although beautiful, we always intended more of a trail event. With the building of some new hiking trails and a redesign of the course we feel we have a great course waiting for you. We have also tweaked a few miles from 2021 to even improve on the re-design.
The new course has a loop course for the 10k and a larger loop for the1/2 marathon. The races will cover the first 10k together. This newer course will give you more picturesque views and a better trail race experience! The newest built trails, on the 1/2 marathon course, are very runnable with good footing most of the way. You will be finishing your last 4+ miles on these beautiful trail (Coop and Tr
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon, scheduled for October 6, 2024, in Chesterfield, VA (23832), is a well-established event known for its scenic and challenging trail running experience. While specific details about its earliest history are not provided, its annual occurrence signifies a dedicated tradition for trail runners in the region. Participants can anticipate a demanding but rewarding half marathon set within the natural beauty of Pocahontas State Park. The race typically traverses a combination of **single-track trails and wider fire roads**, offering a diverse terrain. Runners should prepare for **rolling hills, root-strewn paths, and potential muddy sections**, especially if the weather has been wet leading up to the event. The park's dense woodlands provide a shaded and picturesque backdrop, but also contribute to the unpredictable nature of trail running. Notable features often include a strong community atmosphere, well-marked courses, and the satisfaction of conquering a challenging off-road race.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sun, 6 Oct 2024Rain, Partially cloudy
24.6°C
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