The Pocahontas Trail Festival starts at 9:00 AM, so plan your arrival accordingly if you're traveling into Chesterfield, Virginia. The event takes place at Pocahontas State Park, located at 10301 State Park Rd., and offers two trail running distances: a 6.2-mile option and a half marathon. Entry fees range from $55 to $65 depending on registration timing. This October race is ideal for trail runners looking to compete in a point-to-point festival setting without the pressure of a major urban marathon. If you're basing yourself in the Richmond area for the weekend, this state park venue provides a solid autumn trail running experience at a reasonable price point.
From the Race Organizer
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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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chesterfield, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Pocahontas Trail Festival 2026 — Chesterfield, VA?
Pocahontas Trail Festival 2026 — Chesterfield, VA takes place on October 4, 2026. The race is held in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Where is Pocahontas Trail Festival 2026 — Chesterfield, VA held?
Pocahontas Trail Festival 2026 — Chesterfield, VA is held at 10301 State Park Rd. in Chesterfield, Virginia.
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