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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

The event takes place on December 12, 2026, at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. It is presented as a set of in-person races and also offers virtual entry options.

The event offers these race distances:

Half marathon
10k
5k

Courses lead through the wooded Bright Hope Trail area of Pocahontas State Park near Richmond. The description provided by the organizer characterizes the routes as scenic and wooded.

Walkers are welcome at the in-person races. Registration includes multiple pricing tiers that vary by distance and by registration period. Virtual entries are available with options that may include a medal and a shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Chesterfield

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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