Courses de Half Marathon 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 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 Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team gathers in Richmond for 14 weeks, beginning in late summer and progressing toward the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon. This program is not a standalone race but a coached group effort for individuals seeking structure, companionship, and assistance while preparing for the half marathon, which is part of the Allianz Richmond Marathon. Group runs commence at City Stadium, offering experienced coaches, weekend run support, and dedicated SAG assistance on long runs. The clinics address practical subjects like gear, nutrition, and injury prevention. First-time half marathoners, returning runners, and those aiming for faster times participate. Past attendees report feeling prepared, making running companions, and achieving personal bests. On race day, coaches are present on the course, and the program includes race entry, a Sports Backers team shirt, a technical race shirt, and additional race-day support.

Race day at the Richmond Marathon series in Richmond, Virginia, includes pickle juice, junk food stops, bands, spirit groups, and party zones. Held each November, the event offers runners three distances on the same day: the Allianz Richmond Marathon, the CarMax Richmond Half Marathon, and the Richmond 8k. It is a large city running event, not a small local race, attracting over 20,000 runners across the three distances when fields are full. The half marathon begins downtown at 7th & Broad Street, one block from the 8k start, and covers 13.1 miles through Richmond neighborhoods and past historic sights. The marathon field is capped at 6,200 runners, the half marathon has sold out at 10,000, and the 8k has drawn about 5,000. The series, now in its 49th year, emphasizes runner support with course entertainment, active aid stations, a post-race party, training teams, finisher medals, technical shirts, and the half marathon's fleece finisher blanket.

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 Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5K start and finish on the University of Richmond campus. Both races are routed around the west side of Richmond, avoiding the downtown streets. This spring race series offers two distances: a half marathon for those seeking a longer run, and a 5K suitable for shorter-distance runners and walkers. The half marathon route crosses the university campus, crosses the Huguenot Bridge, and includes sections with views of the James River. The 5K also runs through the University of Richmond, utilizes River Road, and features an out-and-back portion on the Huguenot Bridge. The courses highlight established neighborhoods, riverside roads, and outdoor areas like Pony Pasture, connecting the race to Richmond’s river corridor. Proceeds benefit Sports Backers, the local nonprofit guiding the event’s community-focused mission.