King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run

The 2025 King George Fall Festival Race/Run/Walk will be held for the 5th year on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. This event offers an untimed out-and-back race from the Bloomsbury Road trailhead of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.  For those with a competitive streak, a digital timer will be setup at the finish line.  Aid stations with hydration and first aid will be located at the start/finish and each turnaround point for respective event.  Snacks will be provided along with fun items, including a wearable finisher's medal and complementary draw string back pack with race swag for all participants! This is a fun family event for all ages!  Jogging strollers are allowed and no charge for children being pushed!  A photo shoot area with straw and pumpkins will be setup for pictures! 

Schedule:

6:45 AM - Participant check in at the Bloomsbury Rd Trailhead

7:45 AM - 10k, 5k, and 1 Mile Race Start

9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony

Awards

All race finishers will be awarded a finisher's medal and draw string pack back with goodies. The race will also offer a selection of beverages to rehydrate and relax after the race! We'll have coolers of water, Gatorade, apple cider, and other delicious drinks from which to choose!

All Runners that plan on going to the Fall Festival after the race will be automatically placed in a raffle for a chance to win food truck coupons!  

We've also created race t-shirts and hoodies which can be purchased separately from this race registration.

In addition, we will offer $10 food truck coupons redeemable at the King George Fall Festival for the following categories:

• 10K - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
• 5K - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
• 1 Mile - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female finishers
• 2 - $10 coupons will be raffled off before the start of the race!

This race benefits: 

• The King George Fall Festival
• The Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization

Join fellow runners on October 4, 2026 for the King George Fall Festival 10k/5k/1 Mile Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in King George.