RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run

Cumberland, United States • 22 Feb 2026

Event overview

The RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile & Mini Trail Runs take place in February 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia. The event includes in-person trail races and a virtual option. Distances offered include:

  • 10 Mile Trail Run (in-person and virtual)
  • 4.2 Mile Mini Trail Run

The in-person races have a combined participant cap of 275 (initially 200 for the 10 Mile and 75 for the Mini). The Mini course follows park trails, single-track sections of the Willis River Trail, and a multi-use trail.

Logistics and policies

Registration fees listed are $45 for the 10 Mile in-person event, $40 for the Mini, and $20 for the virtual 10 Mile. Prices increase after November 30, 2025. Runners aged 14 and older are eligible to enter. Packet pickup and check-in occur on race morning at the Bear Creek Lodge. Park entry is included with registration and parking directions are posted at the park; limited parking is noted and carpooling is encouraged.

All finishers receive a race sticker. Gift certificates will be awarded to top overall finishers and top masters, grandmasters, and senior grandmasters; the 10-mile race also has 5-year age-group awards. Richmond Road Runners Club will donate $1.00 from each registration to the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park. Withdrawal and transfer rules, shirt options, and volunteer opportunities are provided by the race organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile Trail Run
10 mi
Virtual 10 Mile Run
4 mi
Mini Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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