Dahlgren Trail Half Marathon
Saturday, February 15, 2025
9 AM Start
Limited to the first 225 Participants!
Half Marathon
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.
More Trail InfoKing George Trail Series
This trail series consists of 3 races that cover different segments of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Register for all 3 and save $5 per race! Complete all 3 races and receive series finisher swag!
2025 Race Schedule:
Dahlgren Half Marathon - February 15, 2025
Sheetz-to-Sheetz Run - April 5, 2025
3H Half Marathon or DHRT 50K - August 2, 2025
NEW in 2025 - Register for the Dahlgren Trail Half & 3H Half (or DHRT 50K) between 11/10 and 11/26 and you'll be able to register EARLY for Sheetz-to-Sheetz on 11/26 and 11/27 before registration opens to the general public. The 2024 Sheetz-to-Sheetz Run has sold out in a matter of hours, so if you want to guarantee your registration, this is your ticket!
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.
Packet Pick Up & Parking
Packet Pickup:
Friday, February 14th: 3-5:30pm, Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1320 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
Saturday, February 15th: 7:30 - 8:45am at the trailhead, 10431 Bloomsbury Road, King George, VA.
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.
