RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run
Cumberland, United States • 21-23 Feb 2026
RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile & Mini Trail Runs
This event takes place the weekend of February 21-23, 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia. In-person races are scheduled for February 22, 2026. Registration opens in October 2025.
The main event is the 10 Mile Trail Run, a challenging loop course through the piedmont hills of Cumberland State Forest and Bear Creek Lake State Park. A Mini course offers a 4.2 mile loop that follows park trails, Willis River Trail single track, and the Cumberland multi-use trail. A virtual 10 mile option is also available. Both in-person races start and finish at Bear Creek Lake State Park. Total in-person registration is capped at 275 participants, with initial caps of 200 for the 10 Mile and 75 for the Mini.
Distances:
- 10 Mile Trail Run
- Mini Trail Run - 4.2 mile loop on park trails and single track
- Virtual 10 Mile Run
The Richmond Road Runners Club will donate one dollar from each registration to the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park. The 10 mile event has been designated as the Road Runners Club of America Virginia Cross Country State Championship for 2026 and includes awards across open and age group categories. Packet pickup is held on race morning only. In-person registrants may choose a short sleeve technical shirt or opt out for a price discount; a registration deadline guarantees shirt selection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.