Hotels Near megsmiles 5K 2027 — Mechanicsville, VA Jan 2027

Date

January 9, 2027

Location

Mechanicsville, VA

Venue

9414 Atlee Station Rd

Start Time

8:30 AM

Sunrise

7:24 AM

Entry Fee

$20.00 – $45.00

Events

megsmiles 5K Run, megsmiles Kids Run

Includes

Commemorative T-Shirt

megsmiles 5K takes place on January 9, 2027, in Mechanicsville, Virginia, at 9414 Atlee Station Rd. The event offers two distances: 440 yards and 5K. Entry prices range from $20.00 to $45.00. The typical start time is 8:30 AM. A virtual participation option is available.

From the Race Organizer

Join us for our 12th annual megsmiles 5K ! We have an in person 5k option, a virtual option and a Kids Run! Both the 5k and Kids Run will be hosted at Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23116 on Saturday, January 9th, 2026 . The Kids Run will be at 8:30am and the 5k begins at 9:00am . The megsmiles 5K is $40 ($45 on RACE DAY) and the kids run is $20 ($25 on RACE DAY). PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE VIRTUAL 5K IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING IN PERSON. The route is here: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/bR25K6ImMv The shirt cutoff is December 11th. Anyone registering AFTER December 11th is not guaranteed a shirt. Let's face facts though... we have plenty! In late 2026/early 2027, commemorative shirts and medals will be mailed to virtual registrants. For in person runners, we will have packet pickup on Friday, January 8th from NOON - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Lucky Road Mechanicsville, 9325 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, as well as race day pick up on the morning of the 9th from 7:30 - 8:30am at Atlee High School. We hope you can join us again in 2027 to help us celebrate the memory of Meg Cross Menzies . All proceeds go to the megsmiles Charity .

Course & Travel Notes

The megsmiles 5K in Mechanicsville, Virginia takes place at 203 ft elevation with an 8:30 AM start time, occurring after the 7:25 AM sunrise. January typically brings average highs of 47°F and lows of 28°F, with measurable precipitation on 32% of days. Richmond International Airport is located 12.1 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 203 ft elevation☀️ Typically 47°F / 28°F · 32% chance of rain✈️ Richmond International Airport (RIC) — 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is megsmiles 5K 2027 — Mechanicsville, VA?

megsmiles 5K 2027 — Mechanicsville, VA takes place on January 9, 2027. The race is held in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Where is megsmiles 5K 2027 — Mechanicsville, VA held?

megsmiles 5K 2027 — Mechanicsville, VA is held at 9414 Atlee Station Rd in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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