Course Description

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.  This is a scenic out and back course on a flat, smooth old railroad bed.  Cash prizes, great competition, good food, and awesome swag all make this a memorable event.  And because we understand it can be a bit chilly in February, we will be starting the race at 9:00 am to let it warm up and let you get a little more sleep. ;)

The course is an out and back that starts at the Bloomsbury Road Trailhead and heads east from the start for ~6.5 miles before turning back.  The Friends of the DRHT do an excellent job of ensuring that the trail is in peak shape for the race!

There will be water at miles 1.5, 4, 6.5, 9 and 11.5. There will be Gatorade at miles 4 and 9.

Awards

Overall: Top 3 Men and Women. 

Cash prizes of $100, $75, $50

Age Groups:  Top 3 Men and Women

19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Overall awards will be based on Gun Time and Age Group awards will be based on Chip Time.

Thank You Sponsors!

We need to give a HUGE thanks to SimVentions and King George County. Their generosity allowed us to provide complimentary entries to all of the Service Academy Marathon Team Members - incredible, right?!?  We can't wait to cheer on the athletes on race day!

Packet Pickup and Race Day Parking

Packet Pickup:

Friday, February 17th:  3-5pm at River Rock Outfitter

215 William Street, Fredericksburg

Saturday, February 18th:  7:30 - 8:45am at the trailhead

Race day parking is available at the Route 605 Trailhead.  Please carpool if possible and arrive early.  The parking lot will open at 7:30 am.  Overflow parking will be available off of Birchwood Creek Road.

About The Trail

The 16-mile Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail follows the route of the old Dahlgren Branch rail line, stretching across King George County just south of the Potomac River in Virginia's Northern Neck. The trail is open for walking, running, cycling and other recreational non-motorized uses while preserving 240 acres of wildlife and natural beauty.

The Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit group that is volunteer-based and works to develop, preserve, and maintain this historic rail-to-trail greenway.

They are HUGE supporters of the half marathon and we are thrilled to be able to support their organization through this race!

Please consider joining us in support of the Friends of the DHRT by donating to the trail HERE.

King George Trail Series

This is the third year of this trail series which consists of 3 unique races that cover different segments of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail.  

2023 Race Schedule

Feb 18:  Dahlgren Half Marathon

Mar 11:  Sheetz to Sheetz Run

Aug 5:  3H Half Marathon

Complete all 3 races and you will get a special finisher's medal and prize.  Sign up today for the multi-race bundle and receive a $5 discount on each race!

Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Series

This is the 1st race in the 2023 Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix Race Series managed by the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.