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REGISTRATION:

We encourage racers to register early. We are offering series entry, at a discount, or you can sign up for individual event dates.

COURSE INFO:

All races will be located in Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA.

Cross course: the lap will be approximately one mile in length using a combination of surfaces that may include grass, blacktop and dirt. What type of bike? We don't care...race your cross, mountain or gravel bike.

Lapped Rider: If you are lapped you can continue to race, unlike some cyclo cross races. Once the race leader finishes the required number of laps, remaining riders will will be done once they complete their current lap. The event will be scored by number of laps completed, then by time.

AWARDS:

There will be series awards after 3rd race. To be eligible for prizes, you must enter and race all three events.

DISTANCE/TIME:

All races will be about 45 minutes. Our goal is for the 1st pace overall to race close to 45 minutes. All racers then will finish their current lap once the leader finishes. There will be a countdown lap count at the start/finish. Lapped racers will not be removed from the course! All racers will be able to continue to the finish of the event!

NUMBER OF LAPS:

Race organizers will determine numbers of laps based on average time per lap of leaders. Once laps times are established there will be l lap counter counting down the laps. This number will be reduced by 1 each time the leader crosses the line. Note that the number can change by 2 if the leader passes you during any given lap. We will ring a bell for riders to signal "one to go". Historically, the winner completes 11 to 12 laps in the 45 minute window.

DONATION:

Donations will go to the local trail working groups (RVA MORE) earmarked to maintain the trails at Forest Hill Park. Please donate a few bucks during registration.

RAIN OR WET CONDITIONS

To protect/secure our use of the park, we will postpone or cancel a race in the event of rain or wet conditions. Don't let this prevent you from registering early. We are happy to transfer fees to another runriderace event.

Course set up

I will be out at the course by early afternoon. If you are able to come, shoot me an email letting me know you can come and your cell for contact. We will probably need help right up to race start.

RUN RICHMOND 16.19 is a cultural run-or-walk experience presented by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, inviting participants to engage with 400+ years of Black history in Richmond, Virginia—in the very places where this history unfolded.

• Runners and walkers can choose between two symbolic distances, 16.19K and 8K, and enhance their journey with a free, GPS-enabled educational audio guide narrated by two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou, bringing our shared history to life along the route.

• We are a commemorative partner of VA250, the 250-year celebration of America, and the official race partner of BGR!’s Sweat With Your Sole National Conference.

Join us for the Maplewood Mile 5K on Oct 3 at 9:00 AM — a scenic, USATF-certified-ish (fun) route through Maplewood Park. Whether you’re chasing a PR or running with the stroller, this mostly-flat course highlights tree-lined paths, a pond turnaround, and a finish on the town green. Every runner gets a finisher medal; top finishers take home awards and local gift certificates. Kids’ Fun Run at 10:15 AM. Proceeds support the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund.

Welcome to the Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees!

Lace up and come enjoy a morning of fresh air, community vibes, and scenic trails. The 5K course winds along Maplewood Park’s paved and crushed-gravel paths, showcasing mature maples, a pond, and the town’s historic gazebo. It’s perfect for first-timers, families, and competitive runners alike.

Race day schedule

• 7:30 AM — Packet pickup and same-day registration opens (maplewood community center)

• 8:45 AM — Race briefing & warm-up on the green

• 9:00 AM — 5K start (chip timing)

• 10:15 AM — Kids’ Fun Run (100–200m)

• 10:45 AM — Awards ceremony & post-race snacks

What you get

• Technical short-sleeve race shirt (first 300 registrants)

• Finisher medal for all participants

• Chip timing and results posted live online

• Post-race snacks, coffee, and a local food truck village

• Kids’ activities, face painting, and race photography

Prizes

• Top 3 overall male & female • Top 3 in 10 age groups (5-year bins) • Special award for best tree-themed costume

Course notes & accessibility

• Mostly-flat, family-friendly course on mixed paved/gravel paths. Strollers welcome. • Accessible restrooms at start/finish. • Dogs on short leashes allowed (must be registered as a dog-runner).

Parking & transit

Free parking at Maplewood High School (shuttle to start). Bike racks available at the start/finish.

Charity

Proceeds benefit the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund to plant and maintain street trees and fund environmental education.

Contact

Questions? Email [email protected]

or visit the event FAQ on the race page.