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Name: Chills In The Mill: Harwoods Half Marathon
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Yorktown

Yorktown, United States • 17 Jan 2026

Chills In The Mill: Harwoods Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Yorktown, Virginia, starting off Oriana Road near Harwoods Mill. The event offers two distances — Harwoods Half and Harwoods 5K — with capped fields (200 for the half, 150 for the 5K). Runners encounter a mix of wide, open trail roads and single-track bicycle paths, guided by signs and markers.

Ultra-style aid stations provide water, electrolytes, and self-serve supplies, with energy gels at one station. Parking is at McReynolds Athletic Center, with shuttles to the start and finish. Awards go to top finishers; service animals are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Yorktown

Race information

Website

21 km

Half Marathon

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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