Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 13.1M
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 (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5964793165
This course is an out-and-back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
13.1M Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5921762272
This course is an out-and-back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
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
67°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Petersburg, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colonial Heights, VA
Population
18,210
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Colonial Heights, VA
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (26)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Less than a mile away
Lucy Corr Foundation Family Fun Run/Walk
13 miles away
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (30)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Less than a mile away
The Jay Walkers Challenge
13 miles away
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 Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)?
- Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34) is a running race held in Colonial Heights, Virginia on August 22, 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 Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Colonial Heights, Virginia at 265 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy, Colonial Heights, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)
Aug 22, 2026