VA XC Showcase Community Race
VA XC Showcase Community Race is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Mechanicsville, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This course is without a doubt, the fastest 5K in the nation almost entirely on short grass that absorbs any water amazingly.
The VA XC Showcase Community Race starts off the excitement. It is open to the community including unattached high school runners, coaches, parents, and alumni.
Walk-up registration will be held at the packet pickup tent on race day until 7:15 AM. Cash, checks, or card are accepted. The fee is $25 per person. You will receive a bib and chip for this race.
Middle school participants should register on the MileSplit VA event page at https://va.milesplit.com/meets/735172-the-va-xc-showcase-2026/info
Middle & High School Coaches - See Event Page on MilesplitVA for information about Community Race registration.
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
69°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandston, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mechanicsville, VA
City Elevation
167 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at VA XC Showcase Community Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- VA XC Showcase Community Race
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
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VA XC Showcase Community Race
Oct 17, 2026