2025 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Race Name: 2025 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 26.2 Relay
• Date: October 1, 2025
• Location: Chessie Trail-McKethan Park, Lexington, VA
• Website: www.runthechessie.org

🏅 Race Features

• Scenic Trail: Run America’s most spectacular rail trail voted one of the top three recreational trails in 2023 & 2024.
• Unique Landscape: Experience changing landscapes including the wild Maury River, farmland, and serene bamboo forests.
• Course Certification: Sanctioned by USATF: all race courses are certified and the Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
• Volunteer Support: Enjoy enthusiastic support from a dedicated team that enhances your running experience.

📏 Race Courses

• Marathon: 26.2 miles of trail with no road crossings, experiencing the trail twice.
• Half Marathon: Nearly the entire trail looping towards Buena Vista and back to Lexington.
• 10K: A shorter loop towards Buena Vista and a return through Lexington.
• 5K: A quick route that features remote sections of the Maury River and scenic surroundings.

🎁 Registration & Amenities

• Includes Swag: Custom finisher swag, t-shirts, medals, and post-race food for all race participants.
• Virtual Option: Available for all race distances, participants can choose their own course.
• Registration Cut-off: October 24, 7 p.m. ET with no race day registration available.
• Age Group Awards: Medals for all finishers, additional prizes for top male, female, and non-binary finishers.

🏕️ Logistics

• Parking: Free parking available near the start with facilities for handicap parking and shuttle service.
• Packet Pickup: Available on October 24 and race day morning with proper identification needed.
• Course Aid Stations: Water, Gatorade, snacks, and facilities available throughout the course.
• Race Day Timing: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay start at 8:00 a.m.: 10K at 8:15 a.m.: 5K at 8:25 a.m.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Finishers Medals: All finishers from every race will receive a custom medal.
• Overall Winners: Prizes for top three males, females, and non-binary participants.
• Course Records: $50 cash prize for individuals who set course records.
• Age Group Awards: Podium ceremony and photo opportunities for top finishers in age groups.

📍 Travel & Accommodation

• Local Lodging: Many hotels and B&Bs in the Lexington area: early reservation recommended.
• Visitor Information: Check lodging options at lexingtonvirginia.com.
• Parking Information: Specific parking areas will be designated, additional shuttles for convenience.
• Directions: Use GPS coordinates 79 McKethan Park, Lexington, VA for navigation.