Trailblazer Trot 5K and The Monster Mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Culpeper, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Monster Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Trailblazer Trot 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Monster Mile: $15 until Oct 17.
- Trailblazer Trot 5K: $25 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 Culpeper runs 39:45, about 12:48 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:20 and men in 35:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the The Monster Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 500 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701
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 17 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 500 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Trailblazer Trot 5K and The Monster Mile?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 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.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701.
From the organizers
🎃 Five Years of Running, Walking & Supporting Our Trailblazers! 🎃
Welcome to the 5th Annual Trailblazer Trot 5K & Monster Mile, happening Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Culpeper County High School!
Five years ago, we started this event with a simple goal: bring our community together, have a little fall fun, and make a difference for the students of the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC). Now, as we celebrate this special 5th anniversary, we're incredibly grateful for every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, family member, and friend who has helped make the Trailblazer Trot a tradition.
And the best part? Every step helps a Trailblazer take their next step. ❤️