King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot
King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot is a trail running and running race on October 4, 2026 in King George, VA, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The 2026 King George Fall Festival Race/Run/Walk will be held for the 6th 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 LED clock will be set up at the finish line. Aid stations with hydration and first aid will be located at the start/finish and at Lambs Creek for the 5K race. 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!
Awards
All race finishers will be awarded a draw string pack back with goodies and a finisher's medal. 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 available.
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!
In addition, we will offer $10 food truck coupons redeemable at the King George Fall Festival + medals for the following categories:
- 5K - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
- 1 Mile - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
- 3 - $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
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Corbin, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About King George, VA
City Elevation
155 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
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Running
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King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot
Oct 4, 2026