Course
Race Course
The Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run will start at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, heading over the Chickahominy River Bridge, out 5K on the Capital Trail and then turn back to the park for a full 10K.
2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $55 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run | 10K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk | 10K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 2026 Grove Trotter 5K Bridge Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 11, 20269:10 AM | $45$50 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run and 2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk: $50 until Oct 9, then $55 until Oct 10.
- 2026 Grove Trotter 5K Bridge Run/Walk: $45 until Oct 9, then $50 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 2026 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2022 results
All results2022 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run
87
finishers
55:17
median (8:54 /mi)
32:27
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
2022 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk
24
finishers
1:33:39
median (15:04 /mi)
1:12:22
winning time
78% / 22%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park?
At the 2022 2022 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run, the fastest tenth finished in 42:31 or better, the top quarter in 49:50, and half the field in 55:17; the last tenth came in after 1:13:17.
At the 2022 2022 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 1:16:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:03, and half the field in 1:33:39; the last tenth came in after 1:57:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 54:57 |
| 30-39 | 59:34 | 37:10 |
| 40-49 | 50:47 | 46:34 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 43:32 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 47:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 10K field finished under 49:50, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
Registration Fees & Rules
Time: 7:30am Packet Pick-up. 9:00am 10K Run. 9:10am 5K Walk. 10:45am Post Race Awards. All participants will receive a finisher's medal and T-shirt to commemorate the event. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each…
Race details
- Where
- 1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Grove Trotter 5K/10K Bridge Run at Chickahominy Riverfront Park?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 87 runners finished the 2022 Grove Trotter 10K Bridge Run; the median finish was 55:17 and the winner ran 32:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2022 10K field finished under 49:50, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
From the organizers
Stretch your running legs and support Grove Christian Outreach Center at the 5th annual Grove Trotter 5K/10K. The event will be held Sunday, October 11, 2026 taking off from Chickahominy Riverfront Park. The run will start out going over the Chickahominy River Bridge, out on the Capital Trail and then back in to the park for a full 5K or 10K. The entire run will take place on the well maintained Capital Trail. This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix event, and awards will be given for various age groups.