Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Henrico, Virginia
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Mile 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | See registration | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia runs 34:58, about 11:15 a mile, based on 469 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:58 and men in 31:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Maplewood Mile 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
321 Holiday Blvd, Henrico, VA 23228
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 321 Holiday Blvd, Henrico, VA 23228Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 230 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 321 Holiday Blvd, Henrico, VA 23228.
From the organizers
Join us for the Maplewood Mile 5K on Oct 3 at 9:00 AM — a scenic, USATF-certified-ish (fun) route through Maplewood Park. Whether you’re chasing a PR or running with the stroller, this mostly-flat course highlights tree-lined paths, a pond turnaround, and a finish on the town green. Every runner gets a finisher medal; top finishers take home awards and local gift certificates. Kids’ Fun Run at 10:15 AM. Proceeds support the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund.
Welcome to the Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees!