Pocahontas Half

Chesterfield, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Pocahontas 5k, 10k, and Half

This event takes place on December 12, 2026, at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. The courses lead through the wooded Bright Hope Trail area of the park and use park trails for the running routes.

Distances offered include:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K

Walkers are welcome. Registration is available for in-person distances and for virtual participation. Virtual entries are offered with options that include a medal, a shirt, both, or neither. In-person and virtual registrations use tiered pricing that changes over time, with different fee levels for earlier and later registration windows.

The event materials reference Pocahontas State Park, East State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA, and note the proximity to the Richmond area. Course details focus on wooded trail sections rather than road sections. The description emphasizes trail terrain through the Bright Hope Trail area and the presence of multiple entry categories to accommodate on-site and remote participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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