11 events in Chesterfield County, Virginia
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11 events in Chesterfield County-
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Beginning our 7th Year! The Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race is an exciting early season race! Located in the renowned Pocahontas State Park in Virginia which boasts over 40 miles of IMBA Bronze Mountain Bike trails! Expect fast and flowy single track mountain biking as you navigate an exciting course! This race will also feature fantastic off-trail foot navigation through beautiful, open woods along small rolling hills. This is a perfect race to go fast, have fun, and get ready for the AR season ahead! This course has mountain bike and trekking sections only.
We will offer 10 Hour and 5 Hour Race Courses. Our 5 Hour Course is part of the Virginia State Parks Adventure Series and is perfect for all levels from beginner, families, and kids through advanced athletes. Our 10 Hour course is our premier event which offers longer distances and a more challenging course design!
HIGHLIGHTS
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Race Swag (Custom Racer Arm Sleeves! ; T-Shirt ; New Eco-Friendly Slate Medals!)
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Course Designed by Chip & Andrea of Team ThisAbility! - Advanced Strategy and Course Design for All-Levels!
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Maps by TANZ Navigation and Mark Latanzi!
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Electronic Epunching
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GPS Trackers
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Hot Post Race Food
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Post Social Bonfire!
Optional packet pick-up Friday the 13th from 5-7 @ Brew Caft Bar 6525 Centralia Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
AR clinic from 6-8 @ Brew Caft Bar 6525 Centralia Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Timeline 5 Hour Race
Gate Opens: 7:00 AM
Transition Area Opens 7:10 AM for Equipment/Bike Staging.
Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 AM
Pre-Race Brief: 8:45 AM
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Race End & Food: 2:00 PM
Awards: 2:30 PM
Timeline 10 Hour Race
Gate Opens: 7:00 AM
Transition Area Opens: 7:10 AM for Equipment/Bike Staging.
Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 AM
Pre-Race Brief: 8:30 AM
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Race End, Food, & Campfire: 7:00 PM
Awards: 7:30 PM
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Get ready to test your speed — and your patience — in this season’s Run Wild Race! Inspired by the timeless tale of The Tortoise and the Hare, this event raises awareness and funds for an endangered tortoise species in the wild.
Just like in the story, it’s not only about who’s fastest — it’s about staying steady, determined, and doing your part for wildlife conservation. Whether you sprint like the hare or pace yourself like the tortoise, every step helps protect these slow and steady survivors.
Join us at the Metro Richmond Zoo for a day of adventure, wildlife, and family fun — all while supporting the preservation of the endangered tortoises in their natural habitat.
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the Bon Air 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run!!! This event is held by Bon Air Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and is a major fundraiser for our school! We really appreciate your support! This event will run in person on May 2rd, 2026. Run, walk, skip, or jump; do the 5K your way! While participating we kindly ask everyone to be considerate of each other's safety. Information on the race can be found here and you can see exciting updates on our BAES 5K Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BonAirES5K
Let’s all join in supporting BAES and prove that our Bon Air community is the best!!!
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Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:00 PMSee full details
BELLE ISLE BLITZ: Chip timed trail 5K-ish with a similar course as the Filthy 5K-ish but no mud pit so you can spend your time focusing on the trails! Less actual mud not guaranteed
JAMES RIVER SCRAMBLE: During your 6ish mile trail run you'll get to experience firsthand some of RVA's best outdoor gems including the Canal Walk, the James River Park System, Belle Isle, and the Floodwall.
BUST THE BANKS: Prepare to take on Richmond's urban single track system on foot. It'll be gritty, and it's gonna be dirty, but it's not an event you want to miss. Dodge tree limbs, climb banks, coast downhill, and navigate to the finish. Run the banks alongside rapids, rocks, and see some amazing views of the city skyline.
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Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:30 PMSee full details
MTB Time Trial: Kick off the weekend with a Friday evening ride! This MTB time trial event will have each participant going off in 1 minute intervals. It is you versus the clock, are you ready?
MTB Enduro: The James River Park trails will give local mountain bikers and visiting riders alike a chance to test their skills. The rock gardens, short steep climbs, creek crossings, fast downhills, and twisty single-track trails are both technically challenging and physically demanding. Riders will complete stages at Dogwood Dell, Forest Hill Park, and Belle Isle for a total of 6-8 timed miles. The transition stages (the riding required to get from one stage to the next) are not timed and do not count toward standings. Pedal hard when it counts and take it easy on the in-betweens.
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Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
High Bridge Time Trial is proud to be part of the Virginia State Park Adventure Series. For this exciting series, see what you can win/earn by racing events in the State Parks.
What'ch get: Each entry will receive race number, timing chip and a timed race. The course is about 18.25 miles total and will start and end near Three Roads Brewery.
Equipment: You can choose between a variety of bikes. Historically gravel/cyclocross bikes would be my choice, but the dirt trail is probably smooth enough for road tires as well.
Award Divisions: for HBTT will include awards for the top 3 overall times male and female as well as age groups:
Start/Finish: Staging will be 200meters west of Three Roads Brewery located at the Historic Train Station 501 W 3rd St, Farmville, VA 23901
The start finish will be located just west of the brewery and is a 1 loop of 18.25 miles on an out and back race course.
Check in and start time: All racer can check starting at 11 with 1st racers at 12pm. All racers will start will start in a Time Trial format with the last racer starting before 1230pm.
Each racer will start on their own and no drafting allowed.
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Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Race date:
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
Start:
9am
Pickup: 745-845am Aug, 2 at the RunRideRace tent.
Where:
Pocahontas State Park (just south of Richmond, VA) 10301 State Park Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 (this address is to the main entrance of the park. At this point you will turn into the Bright Hope Equestrian Park on the south side of Beach) Standard parking fee will be collected by state park employees (unless you have a state park permit)
We will be racing again on the Bright Hope Equestrian side of Pocahontas. There is plenty of room through transition for team tents and your personal support. You will pass the transition every 5.5 miles.
Course: Note: race will be clockwise 2025 course
This is clockwise on dirt road/paths ranging from 8-12 feet wide. The course will often feel like it only offers a single line, yet there is plenty of opportunity for passing. The loop is about 5.5 miles in distance. So, races are approx. 44, 33 and 16.5 miles.
Equipment:
Gravel, cross or mountain bikes work best and all have been ridden historically!
Timing:
This event will be chipped timed! Chip will be placed on your race number which must go on your bars facing forward.
Results:
Results will be posted online at this link: Results
50 mile
This is an 8 lap race. Each lap has been GPSed to about 5.5 miles. So, the finish will be about 44 miles depending on your gps accuracy. There also is a time cut of, like always. We decided to make a hard cutoff but give a few extra minutes to allow more racers to complete their laps. The time cut off to go out for your last lap will be 3 hours. We will cut the course off at that point.
36 mile This is a new option this year. In the past this has been a B race, but with the 3 hour time limit to start your last lap we have seen that many 50 mile racer end up finishing 6 laps. So we decided to make that an option. This race will still have a 3 hour limit to start your last lap. This means, if you haven't completed your 6 laps but 3 hours you can head out for one more lap if you can do so before the clock hits 3 hours. Otherwise you will be credited with the completed laps.
18 mile
This division will be a 3 lap race (approx. 16.5 miles).
Aid Station:
Located near the completion of each lap, we will have a water station set up. This will be a place where water can be refilled and bottle hand-ups will be allowed (bring a friend or teammate to hand you your stuff). We will not have volunteers there to give hand-ups, so you should bring support if you will need assistance with water refills.
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Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Pocahontas Trail Fest 10k and 1/2 Marathon
October 5, 2025
Racers receive
Professionally chipped time race
Live results
RACE START TIMES: All race starts at 9am.
Race Venue: Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832
The race staging area will be located about 1 1/2 miles straight into the park on State Park Rd. Once you pass the entrance parking contact station, you continue straight, following park signs to the pool parking lot/boat launch about 1 1/2 miles down State Park Rd. Start, finish and staging will be located on the large grass field adjacent to the boat launch. All race activities will be located at the black and orange tents on the field
Parking: The park regular fee is required if you don't have a state park permit. All day parking access is currently $10 per car load on weekends. Although the park accepts cards, cash is the fastest way to move past the contact station.
Race Day pickup: October 5 Sunday 730-9am at the staging area at Pocahontas State Park.
Timing: Your race number will have a timing chip on the back. Please do not fold, remove the chip. Race numbers should be attached so numerals are right side up. Your numbers should be visible during the entire event and placement on your shirt is best as this helps with tagging any photos to your result link. If you mist pin on your shorts it needs to be visible from the front.
Award breakdown:
The following will be awarded race day for the 10k and 1/2 Marathon M and F.
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Course info:
With the building of some new hiking trails and a redesign of the course we feel we have a great course waiting for you.
The new course has a loop course for the 10k and a larger loop for the1/2 marathon. The races will cover the first 10k together. This newer course will give you more picturesque views and a better trail race experience! The newest built trails, on the 1/2 marathon course, are very runnable with good footing most of the way. You will be finishing your last 4+ miles on these beautiful trail (Coop and Trooper Trails).
On-course aid:
Water stations will be approximately 3, 6 and 9 miles. Best if you carry your own refillable water pack and fuel, as you will be remote much of the race.
Bathrooms: There are two indoor bathrooms available near the start/finish. One is located behind the soda machines (on the right side of the main pool lot) and the other near shelter #2 between the lot and the staging area.
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Come out and enjoy this scenic half-marathon, 10k and 5k near Richmond. These courses will lead you through the scenic, wooded Bright Hope Trail area of Pocahontas State Park.
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
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Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
This is the 7th annual Jingle Bell 5K to support the Annual Campaign of the Swift Creek Family YMCA. Participation in the Jingle Bell 5K supports Y programs that positively impact the local community. Net proceeds benefit the YMCA annual campaign, which helps everyone, regardless of age, income or background, have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y.
In 2025, we are running for programs that support and drown proof Chesterfield County. Our goal is for every 2nd grader in our service area to have access to our Learn to Swim program through Chesterfield County Schools. By signing up to run the Jingle Bell 5K, you will be directly impacting this life changing program.
All participants will receive a finishers medal and running gloves.
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Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 10:00 AMSee full details
14th ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS! powered by GroundForce IT
Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride.
The course supports cross, gravel or mountain bikes. Awards are given in over 20 divisions.
Here is what you will receive for your entry:
Race: Chip timed race: either the 50 or 25-mile distance
Beverage: Monster Cross is buying your 1st. Friends of PSP will be selling beer for spectators and extras as a fundraiser for the park/trails.
Course Map/GPS: Course: Mini=1 lap and full MX =2 lap
Race course
Race Location:
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Awards 50 mile:
Top 3 Pro/Expert M/F are eligible for prize money $400, 250 and 100 for third
Top 8 Pro/Expert M/F receive awards and free entries into Monster Cross 2025
Top 6 finishers in each category M/F receive awards with the 1st place in each category also receives a free entry into Monster Cross 2025
Awards 25 mile:
Top 3 receive awards in each category (jr, open and over 50)
Parking:
Pro Tip: Arrive by 8am. Too many will try to enter the park between 830 and 9 and the park entrance will get backed up. It is a one lane road and every car has to stop at the parking station.
State Park charges $7 parking per carload. If you have a VA state park permit, please have it on your mirror/dash (they also accept REI receipts for payment) otherwise have $7 handy for quick entry into the park. Once you enter the park you will continue straight on State Park Rd for 1 1/2 miles. You will run into the parking lot. Race morning packet pickup will take place under shelter #2 which is located on the left side of the back of the parking lot, as your drive in.
Bathrooms: There are two separate indoor options at the parking lot. One is 1/2 way into the parking lot on the right (it is behind the vending machines). The other is the building located nearest to shelter #2 (were race day packet pickup is located.
Race Start:
Wave 1 Pro/Expert M/F 10 a.m
Wave 2 All other 50 mile divisions
Wave 3 All 25 mile divisions
Packet Pickup:
Early packet pickup: canceled
Course Distance:
50 or 25 miles on rolling fire roads and double track.
On all pre-rides: Please do not ride on any trails that state no bikes! We have approval to use two short segments race day only.
Age divisions information:
For age group divisions, we will take your age as of 2/14/2026. So, if you turn 50 in this calendar year, you can enter 50+
Support Station:
We will offer two on-course aid stations and one at the start/finish area.