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Pocahontas Half

Name: Pocahontas Half
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Chesterfield

Chesterfield, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Pocahontas 5k, 10k, & Half

This event takes place on December 12, 2026 at Pocahontas State Park, East State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA. It offers three in-person race distances and virtual participation options.

Distances:

Half Marathon
10K
5K

The courses lead through the wooded Bright Hope Trail area of Pocahontas State Park. Walkers are welcome to attend.

Registration fees are tiered by date and are listed as inclusive of mandatory charges and fees. Sample listed fees for in-person events include: 5K from $38.96 to $49.64, 10K from $60.31 to $70.99, and Half Marathon from $76.33 to $87.00. Virtual entry options are also listed, with prices such as $12.28 for a virtual entry without medal or shirt, $20.82 for virtual with medal, and $33.63 for virtual with medal and shirt.

The event page lists registration windows and fee changes by date. The location given is Pocahontas State Park, East State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Chesterfield

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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