
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Park at the Appomattox River Greenway Roslyn Landing.
Limited Parking.
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5964793165
This course is an out-and-back.
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
13.1M Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5921762272
This course is an out-and-back.
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
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
52°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Petersburg, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
18,210
as of 2023
City Elevation
66 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (51)
Dec 19, 2026