Courses de 10K près de Colonial Heights

The Pocahontas Trail Festival begins in a grass field near the boat launch within Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, Virginia, approximately 1.5 miles past the entrance station. Two trail races are offered: a 10k and a half marathon, both commencing at 9 am with chip timing and live results. The 10k follows a loop, and the half marathon completes a larger loop, incorporating the initial 10k route. The course was modified from a predominantly fire-road path to a more trail-oriented race. The half marathon incorporates the park’s newer Coop and Trooper Trails, noted for their consistent, runnable terrain. Participants gather near black and orange tents by the boat launch, and the event provides custom Pocahontas Trail Fest merchandise.

The Haunted 5K and 10K is a morning race held at Midlothian Mines Park in Midlothian, Virginia, beginning at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose between two standard distances: a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles). All participants must register in advance via RunSignup, as on-site registration is not available. Packet pickup is limited to a brief period before the race start. Runners will gather at the Headstock near Loch Lothian, providing a distinct park landmark for the start. The course is an out-and-back design. 5K participants will complete the course twice, and 10K participants will complete it four times. The race has a 2-hour time limit, accommodating runners and walkers who maintain a consistent pace on the repeating park route.

The Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run is an annual race held at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, offering a 5K or 10K distance. It benefits Grove Christian Outreach Center and is a fixture in the Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix, attracting local runners motivated by the cause and those seeking series points. The course begins in the park, crosses the Chickahominy River Bridge, proceeds along the Capital Trail, and concludes back at the park. The entire race takes place on the Capital Trail, with awards presented to participants in multiple age categories.

The Haunted race series starts at Greenway Roslyn Landing Access in Colonial Heights, Virginia, offering four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. As an October running event, the Halloween theme is integrated into its name and schedule. The race provides runners with a selection of a short road-race distance, a 10K, 13.1 miles, or the full 26.2 miles, all beginning from the same Colonial Heights start area. The listed distances are 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km, and 42.2 km, suitable for both casual runners and those seeking a long fall race.

The New Year 5K & 10K in Midlothian, Virginia, is a modest morning road race. Both distances begin at 8:00 AM. Runners gather at Headstock, adjacent to Loch Lothian. Advance registration via RunSignup is required, as on-site registration is not available. The course is a brief out-and-back. 5K participants complete it twice, and 10K participants complete it four times. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start, concluding 10 minutes before the race. The course time limit is two hours.

The Pocahontas 5k, 10k, & Half is a trail race held at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia, close to Richmond. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon distance; the event also accommodates walkers. The routes follow park trails through the wooded Bright Hope Trail area, making it a forest run rather than a road race. Registration offers in-person and virtual participation. Virtual entries allow participants to select a medal, a shirt, both, or neither.

The YMCA 10k Training Team is a Greater Richmond program designed to prepare participants for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k, a 10 km road race. Training begins in February with Saturday morning meetings. Sunday groups are available at Shady Grove and Near West End for those needing that schedule. Runners and walkers can select from 18 locations across the Richmond Region, and a virtual option is offered for individuals who prefer to follow the plan and receive benefits while training independently. The group caters to beginners aiming to improve their fitness and runners seeking structured workouts before race day. Coaches lead the in-person sessions. Registration covers entry to the Monument Avenue 10k, a technical team shirt, an interactive training guide, and 10 complimentary visits to a local Greater Richmond YMCA. The training team's price ranges from $60 to $75, positioning it as a coached community program rather than just a race entry.

The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is a spring 10K in Richmond, Virginia, starting and finishing at Broad Street and Harrison Street. Since 2000, it has attracted participants from the Richmond region and beyond for a wave-start road race suitable for runners, walkers, families, and first-timers. The event also features the Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini, a Health & Fitness Expo prior to race day, and the Sheehy Post Race Festival afterward. The course is flat and fast, following tree-lined streets past historic homes and notable architecture along Monument Avenue. The day emphasizes community, with participants walking with relatives, meeting running friends, and occasionally finishing in costume. Each participant receives a shirt, event bag, chip-timed bib, finisher medal, festival entry, expo access, and post-race food from Kroger. The race benefits VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and Sports Backers Youth Programs, offering a training team, income-based rates, and a virtual option to enhance accessibility.