DHRT 50K & 3H Half Marathon

Date and Time
Saturday Aug 2, 2025
6:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
August 2, 2025
6:30am start for the 50K
7:30am start for the 3H Half
Location
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, King George, VA
4224 University Drive
King George, VA 22485
Fees/Admission
50K - $120
3H Half Marathon - $75-80
Contact Information
Kristen Loescher
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Description
Join a bunch of fun-loving people who are as crazy as you are for the 2025 Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K and 3H (Hot, Hazy, and Humid!) Trail Half Marathon. The trail is flat, well-maintained, and mostly shaded. But running 31 miles or a half marathon in August is still crazy.
The Course
Trail Name: Dahlgren Rail Heritage Trail
Surface: Converted railroad bed. 99.8% dirt, grass, pine needles, crushed stone, small gravel
Setup: The race is an out and back
Elevation: Fairly flat with some gradual inclines and declines. Thankfully trains don't like steep hills.
Time Limit: There is an 8-hour time limit to finish the 50K race.
Support Crew: Crew assistance is limited to the aid station at the 50K turnaround. All other on-course support is prohibited.
The race is run entirely on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail in King George, VA which is a converted railroad bed and provides solid footing with little or no roots. This trail is flat, smooth, and fast with a variety of surfaces ranging from dirt, gravel, grass, and pine needles.
The trees along the trail ensure almost 100% shade during the run.
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