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3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
King George
US
Mojo Hand · CC BY-SA 3.0Virginia State Parks staff · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 305 days
Aug 7, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
King George · 50km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$65Varies by event and entry period
2027Date Aug 7, 2027 · Entry Oct 1, 2026 ~
2026Date Aug 8, 2026
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
Mojo Hand · CC BY-SA 3.0
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
Virginia State Parks staff · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race photo
Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This race runs along the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

DHRT 50K and 3H Half

Arsenal Events

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limitHalf marathon 4 hours
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Half marathon 4 hours, 50K 8 hours

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km06:308h
Half21.0975km07:304h
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

4224 University Drive, King George, VA

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The 3H Trail Half Marathon and Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50K events take place together.

Start line is located at 4224 University Drive, King George, VA, with a local start time of 6:30 AM.

Course is an out-and-back course on the same trail.

Typical race-season temperature: around 26°C (78°F)
Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None - no public transit serves this venue

Start/finish at 4224 University Drive, King George, VA, on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (a paved rail-trail, not an active rail line).

Out-and-back course.

Rural King George County, VA venue with no public transit;

nearest town Fredericksburg (~25 miles away, itself reachable by VRE/Amtrak) is well outside walking distance of the race.

Getting to the finish

Same as start

Same venue as start.

More details

packet pickup offered the day before at Fleet Feet in Fredericksburg and Anytime Fitness in King George, plus race-morning pickup at the start.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

King George, VA is a rural county venue with no local transit network.

Car access applies for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race venue, in and around King George, Virginia, is not served by public transportation, so you will need to drive.

It is about 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Washington, DC.

The out-and-back course on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail,

built on a former railway line, has gentle gradients and is manageable even for trail beginners.

Registration is available through RunSignup.

Times are local to King George. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K start line in King George

Hotels that make race morning easy

6 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - King George - Dahlgren, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 221m

8.9/10(169)
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dahlgren-King George, Va

Hotel · 368m

8.5/10(59)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

29 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Washington, D.C. Half-Day City Tour and Potomac River Cruise

$92

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White House & Capitol Day Tour (River Cruise Included)

$90

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Arlington｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

$61

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Washington Monument admission ticket and National Mall memorial tour (optional)

$24

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Washington D.C. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Tour

$106

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Washington D.C. Smithsonian Natural History Museum Tour

$106

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Washington DC Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum

$106

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National Gallery of Art Guided Tour in Washington

$106

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Washington DC Night Monuments and Mount Vernon Tour

$139

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Washington DC George Washington Mount Vernon Half-Day Historical Tour

$89

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Washington, D.C. Monticello Full-Day Small-Group Guided Tour

$247

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Washington, D.C. Night Tour: National Mall & Monuments

$71

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Washington DC Private Day Tour from New York City

$1,044

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Arlington 2-Hour History Walking Tour and Changing of the Guard Ceremony

$72

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing King George with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in King George.

Total cost and budget for 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

King George runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

FAQ
When does 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, August 7, 2027 in King George, VA, United States.

How much is the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $65.

What is the time limit for 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K 2027?

Half marathon 4 hours, 50K 8 hours.

What distances does 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K 2027 offer?

Half · Ultra.

What time does 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K 2027 start?

4224 University Drive, King George, VA.

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