Returning to the beautiful trails of Pocahontas State Park, the 2025 Pocahontas Trail Festival invites runners to experience well-marked courses with natural features and a supportive community atmosphere. The Half Marathon and 10K both begin at 9:00 AM and take runners through looped courses of forest paths, fire roads, and creeks, with aid stations approximately every 3 miles. The updated Half Marathon course features more time on the Coop and Trooper Trails, which offer shaded segments, mild elevation changes, and scenic backwoods charm. Runners benefit from chip timing, live results, and post-race refreshments, with awards for top finishers and age group categories. The event also offers indoor restroom access and a family-friendly environment, making it ideal for both competitive and recreational trail runners.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
Also starting at 9:00 AM, the Half Marathon loops through the same wooded trails twice with an initial detour to total 13.1 miles, organized by Bishops Events, LLC. This USATF-certified trail run includes aid stations at approximately miles 3, 6, and 9 on the trail, chip timing, live results, finisher coins, and a technical shirt.
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10 K starts at 9:00 AM on October 5, 2025, from the grass staging area near the boat launch at Pocahontas State Park, and is hosted by Bishops Events, LLC. This scenic, chip-timed trail run weaves through the Bright Hope Trail on soft dirt and pine-needle terrain with minor hills and features beautifully runnable new Coop and Trooper trail segments for a fresh fall experience.
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FAQs
What is the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
How long is the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
Where does the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
Also starting at 9:00 AM, the Half Marathon loops through the same wooded trails twice with an initial detour to total 13.1 miles, organized by Bishops Events, LLC. This USATF-certified trail run includes aid stations at approximately miles 3, 6, and 9 on the trail, chip timing, live results, finisher coins, and a technical shirt.
The Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon takes place in Chesterfield, VA, USA.
Runna classifies the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
Also starting at 9:00 AM, the Half Marathon loops through the same wooded trails twice with an initial detour to total 13.1 miles, organized by Bishops Events, LLC. This USATF-certified trail run includes aid stations at approximately miles 3, 6, and 9 on the trail, chip timing, live results, finisher coins, and a technical shirt.
How long is the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
The Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon take place?
The Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon takes place in Chesterfield, VA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocahontas Trail Festival Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
How long is the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
Where does the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
How can I prepare for the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10 K starts at 9:00 AM on October 5, 2025, from the grass staging area near the boat launch at Pocahontas State Park, and is hosted by Bishops Events, LLC. This scenic, chip-timed trail run weaves through the Bright Hope Trail on soft dirt and pine-needle terrain with minor hills and features beautifully runnable new Coop and Trooper trail segments for a fresh fall experience.
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K is 10km long.
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K takes place in Chesterfield, VA, USA.
Runna classifies the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10 K starts at 9:00 AM on October 5, 2025, from the grass staging area near the boat launch at Pocahontas State Park, and is hosted by Bishops Events, LLC. This scenic, chip-timed trail run weaves through the Bright Hope Trail on soft dirt and pine-needle terrain with minor hills and features beautifully runnable new Coop and Trooper trail segments for a fresh fall experience.
How long is the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K take place?
The Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K takes place in Chesterfield, VA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
Runna classifies the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocahontas Trail Festival 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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