Pocahontas Half
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2026 Pocahontas 5k, 10k & Half
The event offers three distances on the Bright Hope Trail at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. The courses run through wooded trail terrain composed of dirt and pine needles, with some minor hills and softer surfaces compared to paved roads. The 5k and 10k are out-and-back routes completed once each; the half marathon is an out-and-back completed twice with an early detour. Walkers are welcome.
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
Runners receive a finisher’s coin, a technical DriFit event shirt, and electronic chip timing. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for runners registered before December 2; shirts for later registrants are limited and available first-come first-served. Live results are posted online with a QR code available at the race for immediate viewing; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the event.
Water stations are placed along each course: ten stations on the half marathon at approximate mile markers 0.7, 2.1, 3.3, 4.3, 5.5, 6.9, 8.2, 9.6, 10.8 and 11.8; four on the 10k at about 1.4, 2.6, 3.6 and 4.8 miles; and two on the 5k at about 1.4 and 1.7 miles. Gatorade is available at some stations.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to 1st and 2nd place male and female in standard age categories. A virtual race option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
