King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 2:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- King George, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tot Trot | Kids | Oct 4, 20262:00 PM | $10 | – |
| 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20262:10 PM | $25 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 4, 20262:20 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Tot Trot: $10 until Oct 4.
- 5K Fun Run: $25 until Oct 4.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $15 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 35:36, about 11:28 a mile, based on 25 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:19 and men in 31:17.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Tot Trot starts at 2:00 PM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10431 Bloomsbury Road (Coordinates: 38.267495, -77.298735), King George, VA 22485
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results (3 years)5K Fun Run
10K Fun Run
1 Mile Fun Run
Aggregated from official results for King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot?
At the 2023 5K Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 27:15 or better, the top quarter in 30:21, and half the field in 35:21; the last tenth came in after 53:34.
At the 2023 10K Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 40:18 or better, the top quarter in 58:06, and half the field in 1:08:37; the last tenth came in after 1:22:51.
At the 2023 1 Mile Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 8:20 or better, the top quarter in 8:23, and half the field in 9:08; the last tenth came in after 12:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 35:41 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:03 | n/a |
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 2023.
Finishers by year
Up 163 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 19 to 36 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:52 to 35:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 (-10%) | 35:21 | under 27:15 | 24:23 |
| 2022 | 40 (+111%) | 31:00 | under 24:05 | 21:57 |
| 2021 | 19 | 35:52 | under 23:27 | 17:29 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 80°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.
Race details
- Where
- 10431 Bloomsbury Road (Coordinates: 38.267495, -77.298735), King George, VA 22485Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is King George Fall Festival 5K, 1 Mile, and Tot Trot?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 36 runners finished the 5K Fun Run; the median finish was 35:21 and the winner ran 24:23.
- Where does it start?
- 10431 Bloomsbury Road (Coordinates: 38.267495, -77.298735), King George, VA 22485.
From the organizers
The 2026 King George Fall Festival Race/Run/Walk will be held for the 6th 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 LED clock will be set up at the finish line. Aid stations with hydration and first aid will be located at the start/finish and at Lambs Creek for the 5K race. 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!
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