About This Race
The Run the Chessie offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 26.2 Relay distances along the Chessie Nature Trail, a smooth, flat, and fast gravel and grass rail trail in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Runners follow the scenic Maury River through farmland and fall foliage without crossing a single road. The event is USATF sanctioned with all four courses certified, and the Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
Course & Race Day Details
Hydration Support
Aid/drink stations at the start/finish, all turn-around points, and near the South River bridge; water and Gatorade plus fruit and snacks available.
Awards
Awards to top 3 overall finishers in each gender class, plus a podium award ceremony and photo-op with trophy (no physical award) for top three age group winners. Relay divisions (all female, all male, mixed) receive podium ceremony and gift certificates for champions.
Race Weekend Logistics
Packet Pickup
Students will be required to show proof of current enrollment at packet pick up. No race day registration; registration cut off November 6, 7 p.m. ET.
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