From the Organizer
Join us for Amelia’s 4th Annual 5k! Take in the sites while supporting your community, setting a great example for your friends, family, and caring for both your physical and mental health. It does not matter if you walk, run, or crawl this race, it’s for everyone! Stroller friendly. Money raised will be donated to the Amelia Christmas Parents Foundation.
Route is 3.1 miles and takes you through parts of Amelia County. Maximum race time is 1.5 hours. There is no minimum or maximum age range.T-shirts will be provided for each person that registers by August 28th. Award ceremony will follow directly after the race. Medals will be provided for first, second, and third place finishers in the following age groups:
The Top 3 Males (no matter the age)
The Top 3 Females (no matter the age)
Ages:
19 & under
20-39 yrs
40-54 yrs
55 & over
Events
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Amelia Courthouse.
Host City
Elevation
348 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra
21 miles away
Powhatan Village Run 4-Miler
14 miles away
Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk
14 miles away
RRRC Volunteers for Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk (Club Contract Race)
14 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
4th Annual Amelia 5k
Sep 19, 2026