Belhaven Hills Classic
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Belhaven Hills Classic
The Belhaven Hills Classic is the Greater Belhaven Foundation and Jackson Trail Club's annual community running event. The 2026 edition is the fourth running of the event and takes place on October 10, during Fertile Ground’s Oktoberfest. The day includes family-friendly festivities around the Belhaven Town Center.
The event features multiple course options that run on roads and trails through the Belhaven neighborhood and along the Museum Trail. Distances offered include:
- 16k road and trail race
- 8k road and trail race
- 1 mile Kid's "Fun Run"
- 1 mile Adult "Bier" Run
Proceeds support ongoing maintenance and development of Greater Belhaven parks and trails. Beneficiaries listed include the Museum Trail, the Belhaven Mountain Biking Trails, Belhaven Heights Park, Belhaven Art Park, and Laurel Street Park; these facilities remain free and open to the public. The Greater Belhaven Foundation is a 501 c3 organization and sponsorships are tax deductible. Race logistics are coordinated by MS Race Timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
