King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Fun Run · 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
The 2025 King George Fall Festival Race/Run/Walk will be held for the 5th year on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. This event offers an untimed out-and-back race from the Bloomsbury Road trailhead of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. For those with a competitive streak, a digital timer will be setup at the finish line. Aid stations with hydration and first aid will be located at the start/finish and each turnaround point for respective event. Snacks will be provided along with fun items, including a wearable finisher's medal and complementary draw string back pack with race swag for all participants! This is a fun family event for all ages! Jogging strollers are allowed and no charge for children being pushed! A photo shoot area with straw and pumpkins will be setup for pictures!
Schedule:
6:45 AM - Participant check in at the Bloomsbury Rd Trailhead
7:45 AM - 10k, 5k, and 1 Mile Race Start
9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony
Awards
All race finishers will be awarded a finisher's medal and draw string pack back with goodies. The race will also offer a selection of beverages to rehydrate and relax after the race! We'll have coolers of water, Gatorade, apple cider, and other delicious drinks from which to choose!
All Runners that plan on going to the Fall Festival after the race will be automatically placed in a raffle for a chance to win food truck coupons!
We've also created race t-shirts and hoodies which can be purchased separately from this race registration.
In addition, we will offer $10 food truck coupons redeemable at the King George Fall Festival for the following categories:
- 10K - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
- 5K - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
- 1 Mile - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
- 2 - $10 coupons will be raffled off before the start of the race!
This race benefits:
- The King George Fall Festival
- The Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run is a running event held in King George, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in King George, VA at 10431 Bloomsbury Road (Coordinates: 38.267495, -77.298735), King George, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 4, 2026