Pocahontas Half

Event overview

The 2025 Pocahontas 5k, 10k, and half-marathon takes place on December 13 at the Bright Hope Trail area of Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. The event is organized by Bishops Events. Walkers may participate. A virtual race option is offered. The half-marathon has a completion time limit of 3:15. The event supports Operation Turbo.

Distances

• 5k
• 10k
• Half-marathon

Course and logistics

All courses run along the Bright Hope Trail. The surface is forest trail with dirt and pine needles. There are some minor hills. The 5k and 10k are out-and-back once; the half is out-and-back twice with a short detour at the start. Water stations are provided at marked mile points: two along the 5k, four along the 10k, and ten along the half. Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are located at the end of the parking lot.

Participants receive a finisher’s coin, a technical Drifit event shirt (sizes guaranteed for those registered before the stated date), and chip timing. Live results are posted on Athlinks and there will be a QR code at the race for immediate results. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second in specified age groups; overall top-three finishers are not eligible for age-group awards. Packet pickup and race day registration are available at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.