Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler
Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler is a running race on August 11, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA, with an entry fee of $18.
- Date
- August 11, 2026 (21 days to go)
- Price
- $18
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Late Summer Meltdown 4-Miler is an out-and-back trail race taking place in Pen Park, within the City of Charlottesville. The course follows parts of the Rivanna Trail on both single track and double track trails. There are some rolling hills, some flat grassy sections, and overall is the least technical terrain of the summer series races.
This is the fourth and last race of the Charlottesville Summer Trail Running Series and whether you are registered in the series or not, your registration includes a post-race dinner and banquet immediately following the race.
There will be awards for the overall male and female winners, and then top 3 in each of the following age groups: Kids 12-U, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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
84°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monticello, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charlottesville, VA
City Elevation
480 ft
Nearest Airport
CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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21
Days to train
- Race
- Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler
- Date
- August 11, 2026
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Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler
Aug 11, 2026