Races

Join in the Friends of Caledon Race series by signing up for the Pollinator Dash. Pick either the Butterfly Boogie 5k or the Honey Bee Hustle 10k. Each run is dog friendly. State parks require dogs to be leashed with no more than a 6ft leash. YOUR ENTRY FEE SUPPORTS THE FRIENDS OF CALEDON STATE PARK IN IMPROVING NATURAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT CALEDON STATE PARK.

Looking for a fun, slightly ridiculous, definitely memorable running challenge? You’ve found it! The Sheetz-to-Sheetz Trail Run is a 14-mile, untimed point-to-point adventure benefiting local kids and other worthy causes. We start at one Sheetz, wind through farmland and forest, and finish at another Sheetz. Most of the route follows the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT), a flat, scenic rails-to-trails gem. Shuttle buses haul runners from the finish area and event parking in Dahlgren to the start line, so you only have to run one direction — forward. While we hand out cool awards for our top overall and Masters (50+) finishers, the real prize is the experience: quirky aid stations stocked with pie, s’mores, Peeps, soft pretzels, and other culinary curveballs you won’t find at Boston or Berlin. Finishers earn swag they’ll actually use — an insulated Sheetz travel mug, free soda or coffee, a sweat towel, reusable race cup, doughnuts and other snacks, and a drawstring bag to hau

Join in the Friends of Caledon Race series by signing up for May 5k race, May the Forest Be With You. Each run is dog friendly. State parks require dogs to be leashed with no more than a 6ft leash. YOUR ENTRY FEE SUPPORTS THE FRIENDS OF CALEDON STATE PARK IN IMPROVING NATURAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT CALEDON STATE PARK.

Join us for the Dahlgren Trail's annual bike event - the Trailblazer! This friendly, community bike ride begins at the trailhead located at 10431 Bloomsbury Road. Google maps doesn't always show the correct location of the trailhead. 10431 Bloomsbury Road can be located using GPS coordinates: 38.26753N 77.29842W The ride turns around 4 miles later at 9274 Comorn Road and returns to the starting area, for a total of 8 miles. Anyone not wishing to ride this distance can turn around and return to the starting area at any time. To better serve our community's bike riders, the Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is conducting this event as a fundraiser for the purchase and installation of public bike maintenance stands along the trail. Please consider a donation of $10-$20 along with your event registration. You can also support this effort by ordering a limited edition event shirt through our online store.

Join us for the Dirty Lion Mud Run, a challenging 4 Mile Mud Run that includes obstacles, mud holes, trails, and more. Kids, there's a race for you too! This is the Dahlgren Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser to help us provide eye exams, glasses, hearing exams, hearing aids, scholarships, and more. As part of Lions Clubs International, WE SERVE our local community, and your support makes that possible. Get MUDDY for a ROARING great cause!   Team InformationBring your team to the Dirty Lion Mud Run and get MUDDY in the 4-mile Dirty Lion Team Challenge for a chance to WIN a team award!.  Create a team and invite friends, families, co-workers, church members, and any members from other special organizations to join you. If you want to create a team, start by clicking the SIGN UP button, and choose the 4-Mile Dirty Lion Mud Run event. You will be asked if you would like to "Join or create a team". Choose "yes" and "continue". After you read and sign your waiver, y

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.  Sure, these races are held in August. In Virginia. That's the bonus challenge!  All runners will receive a tank top or t-shirt (your choice!) and a finisher's medal. Both race courses are beautiful, scenic out and back courses on a mostly flat, smooth rails to trails course.  There are roots and bog boards in sections of the course - use extra caution in these areas. Cash prizes, great competition, good food, and awesome swag all make this a memorable event.  There is a 4-hour time limit for the half marathon and an 8-hour time limit for the 50K - runners and walkers are welcome!

Run for Craft Beers at the amazing Creekside Farm Brewery in King George, VA.  2nd ANNUAL 5K & 8K brought to you by Good Day for a Run, LLC! More than a race.....a fun, unique, well-marked off-road course, excellent swag, and a relaxing after-party! Great Time for families, friends, and running groups to enjoy friendly competition, outdoor fun, and memories to last a lifetime! Learn More about Creekside Farm Brewery HERE.  The Run: Choose one of 2 scenic courses: 8K starts at 9:00 AM; 5K starts at 9:05 AM.  Well maintained (non technical) dirt trail through the 1000 acre farm that borders the Rappahannock River.   Chip-timed with awards for Top 3 Overall and Age Groups Male/Females (Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, every 10 yrs) Course Map - Coming Soon The Fun: Live Music at the post race party Craft beer available at the Tasting Room 1 Complimentary Beer ticket per runner (21+) 2 Food Trucks will be on site for tasty local food options! The Amenities: Upgraded Custom Tech s

Race information: Join the Friends of Caledon Race series with the Howlin Coyote, a non-profit event allowing runners to enjoy a challenging race with varying terrain. This is a dog friendly race and your leashed furry running partner can run along side you as part of your paid registration. All dogs should be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft. No off-leash running will be permitted. This race will be disposable cup free. Each runner will recieve a speedCup - you can carry it with you on your run or bring your own hydration container.  Swag: Race swag is to be determined. Exploring options along with something for the dogs! No guarantees for swag a week before the event. YOUR ENTRY FEE SUPPORTS THE FRIENDS OF CALEDON STATE PARK IN IMPROVING NATURAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT CALEDON STATE PARK.

Join us for the Hopyard’s Spirit of Inclusion 5k, 1 Mile Harvest Hustle and the NEW Harvest Hustle Half Mile!   This is a fun run in the residential neighborhood Hopyard Farms which is relatively flat with a lot of community support along the way.  We will have our annual costume contest this year and encourage you to dress up and enjoy this race either running, walking, rolling or come out to cheer for a DUO team or your favorite runners!  Our goal is to encourage other athletes on their quest to reach the finish line!

Get ready for a holiday race with a twist! The White Elephant 5k - inspired by the gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun. The gift remains a mystery until after you complete the race. When you cross the finish line, you’ll choose from the available gifts, unwrapping your very own surprise- packaged White Elephant-style for a fun and festive reveal. Welcome to the White Elephant 5K, unwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition! The run is dog friendly. State parks require dogs to be leashed with no more than a 6ft leash. All proceeds will go to the park to support trail maintenance and educational programs.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.  This is a scenic out and back course on a flat, smooth old railroad bed.  Cash prizes, great competition, good food (including the opportunity to roast Krispy Kreme donuts over the campfire!), and awesome swag all make this a memorable event.  And because we understand it can be a bit chilly in January ;) we will be starting the race at 9:00 am to let it warm up and let you get a little more sleep.  All finishers receive a custom race medal!  The t-shirt deadline is January 1st. If you miss the deadline, you may still be able to get the size you'd like! We enter inventory into the website, so if you see your size available, you're good to go! The time limit for the race is 3.5 hours - around 16 minute/mile pace.