DHRT 50K & 3H Half Marathon

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.