3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 3H Trail Half Marathon · Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K
From the Organizer
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 (including FREE MooThru ice cream for finishers), 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Corbin, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About King George, VA
Elevation
155 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K
- Date
- August 8, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K?
- 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K is a running race held in King George, Virginia on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in King George, Virginia at 4224 University Drive, King George, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K
Aug 8, 2026