RRRC Sweetheart 8K
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RRRC Sweetheart 8K
The RRRC Sweetheart 8K offers both an in person and a virtual 8K option in mid February in Midlothian, Virginia. The in person course runs through The Grove and Walton Park communities, the historic Midlothian Coal Mine Park, and surrounding roads and trails, with the start and finish at the Urban Farmhouse in The Millworks in Midlothian. The virtual option provides a multi-day window in mid February for participants to complete and report an 8K distance.
Key event facts:
- In person: 8K
- Virtual: 8K
Registration opens 27 November 2026 and closes 13 December 2026; the registration fee is $30. Participants who register before 1 February are guaranteed Sweetheart 8K shirts and buffs. Packet pick up is scheduled for Saturday, February 14 at Lucky Road Running Store – Willow Lawn; packet pick up and other race weekend details are tentative and subject to change.
Age and participation rules note that runners must be five years of age or older, and runners aged 5 to 9 must be accompanied for the entire race by a parent or guardian who is registered and running. The event has been selected as the RRCA National Championship for "Other Distance" and both the in person and virtual events count as RRRC Grand Prix events, with race points for posting times and place points awarded in the in person race.
The event includes a raffle and a Team Costume Contest for registered participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
