Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in King George, VA. The event location is the Bloomsbury Road Trailhead at 10431 Bloomsbury Road, King George, VA 22485. The listed entry price is $70, with a price increase after November 30, 2025. The race is open to ages 14 and older. All finishers receive a custom race medal. The t-shirt order deadline is January 15. The race has a time limit of 3.5 hours, which is stated as around a 16 minute per mile pace.
Course, support and awards
The course is an out-and-back on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, described as a flat, smooth old railroad bed. The route starts at the Bloomsbury Road Trailhead and heads east for about 6.5 miles before turning back. Aid and facilities include water at 1.5, 4, 6.5, 9, and 11.5 miles; Gatorade at 4 and 9 miles; and a porta potty at the Comorn crossing (miles 4 and 9). Packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, January 30 (location TBD) and on race day at the Bloomsbury Road Trailhead. Race day parking is available at the Route 605 Trailhead, with overflow parking off Birchwood Creek Road. Overall awards go to the top three men and women with cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50. Age group awards are given by chip time across standard age brackets. The race is the first event in the 2026 Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix managed by the Fredericksburg Area Running Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.