Beaver Tail Trail 4 Miler
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Chesterfield, Virginia
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Beaver Tail Trail 4 Miler, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the stunning Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield. This exciting race will kick off the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest, a full day of outdoor fun and festivities that runs from noon to 5 p.m. After racing through the scenic 4-mile course that winds around Beaver Lake, featuring beautiful fire roads and challenging single-track sections, you can stick around to enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and outdoor demonstrations, including fishing, kayaking, and rock climbing.
As this year's race coincides with National Public Lands Day, entry and parking at the park will be completely free, making it the perfect day for the whole family to celebrate the great outdoors. With awards for the top finishers and special giveaways throughout the race, there's no better way to connect with fellow runners and nature lovers. So, mark your calendars and join the community at Pocahontas State Park for an unforgettable experience that combines fitness, fun, and appreciation for our beautiful public lands!
As this year's race coincides with National Public Lands Day, entry and parking at the park will be completely free, making it the perfect day for the whole family to celebrate the great outdoors. With awards for the top finishers and special giveaways throughout the race, there's no better way to connect with fellow runners and nature lovers. So, mark your calendars and join the community at Pocahontas State Park for an unforgettable experience that combines fitness, fun, and appreciation for our beautiful public lands!
Organiser's Description
THE BEAVER TAIL TRAIL 4-MILER
Presented by the =PR= Run Club [http://prrunclubrva.com]
The race will kick off the CHESTERFIELD OUTDOOR FEST hosted by POCAHONTAS STATE PARK in partnership with CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION. After the race, come back from noon until 5 p.m. to enjoy the celebration of outdoor spaces to enjoy the beer garden, live music, food trucks, outdoor demonstrations (fishing, kayaking, SUP, rock climbing, biking, hiking, and more!). Visit Chesterfield.gov/OutdoorFest [https://www.chesterfield.gov/outdoorfest] for more details.
LOCATION: Pocahontas State Park (Virginias largest state park!)
DATE: National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 26, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:00 AM near the Welcome Center)
BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER:
At the heart of the =PR= Run Club [http://prrunclubrva.com], we believe that running is about connectionconnecting with each other, with nature, and with the beautiful spaces we share. Pocahontas State Park is a legendary local training ground, but it is incredibly rare to get the chance to lace up, pin on a bib, and actually race here.
We are so deeply grateful to the teams at Chesterfield Parks & Recreation [https://www.chesterfield.gov/150/Parks-and-Recreation] and Pocahontas State Park [https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas] for their incredible support of outdoor activities and for opening up these trails to our community. This event is a true celebration of partnership, stewardship, and our shared love for the outdoors.
THE COURSE
Well be circumventing the iconic Beaver Lake, taking you on a scenic tour of wide, highly runnable fire roads and beautiful sections of single-track, mixed with two short, technical sections to keep you on your toes. With some rolling hills to test your gears, this 4-mile cross-country themed footrace is the perfect blend of fast and gritty morning miles.
WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS:
ZERO PARKING FEES: Because its National Public Lands Day [https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/public-lands-day], park entry and parking are completely FREE all day long!
THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR DOUBLEHEADER: This race is proudly associated with the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest [https://www.chesterfield.gov/outdoorfest], which kicks off right inside the park from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. Run your heart out in the morning, grab some breakfast, and stay to enjoy the festival and celebrate our public lands with the whole family.
THE HARDWARE: Well be celebrating the swift feet at the front with awards for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers, as well as the Top Age Group Winners. Also, some runners will be selected throughout the pack for a random gift card giveaway to the =PR= Run & Walk - Midlothian shop. [https://prrunandwalk.com/pages/rva?srsltid=AfmBOoqy1WugMPTMIcnSy2lab3qcoac2Ysqe-itkVLokW5mdqYoWWK1q]
LOGISTICS & PARKING
PACKET PICKUP: Swing by =PR= Run & Walk all day on Friday, September 25th to grab your bib early. If you can't make it then, onsite packet pickup will be available race morning from 7:00 AM 7:45 AM near the State Park Visitors Center.
RACE DAY CHECK-IN & START: Onsite check-in near the Visitors Center and starting line closes at 7:45 AM, and the race starts promptly at 8:00 AM. Arrive early to park, grab your packet, and get warmed up.
PARKING: There is plenty of space available! Drive all the way to the large parking lot at the end of State Park Roadfrom there, its just a short, easy walk straight to check-in.
PAWS POLICY: To ensure the safety of all participants, pets are not allowed on the race course, though certified service animals are always welcome. Because were sharing narrow single-track sections and rolling fire roads with a group of runners, keeping the path pet-free helps ensure a safe, tripping-hazard-free stride for both two-legged athletes and our working service animals out there! Leashed pets are welcomed to cheer from the sidelines.
SUSTAINABILITY DISCLAIMER
T_o honor National Public Lands Day and minimize our footprint on the environment, The Beaver Tail Trail 4-Miler is a completely cupless race._
_Plenty of water and hydration will be fully available at the start/finish area, but we ask that you bring your own handheld bottle, vest, or reservoir to carry water with you if you need hydration during the actual 4-mile run. Lets work together to keep Pocahontas State Park beautiful and litter-free!_
Come out early, celebrate our public lands, and start your weekend on the trails with the =PR= Run Club family. Lets show our appreciation for the amazing parks that keep our community moving. See you at the starting line!
Presented by the =PR= Run Club [http://prrunclubrva.com]
The race will kick off the CHESTERFIELD OUTDOOR FEST hosted by POCAHONTAS STATE PARK in partnership with CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION. After the race, come back from noon until 5 p.m. to enjoy the celebration of outdoor spaces to enjoy the beer garden, live music, food trucks, outdoor demonstrations (fishing, kayaking, SUP, rock climbing, biking, hiking, and more!). Visit Chesterfield.gov/OutdoorFest [https://www.chesterfield.gov/outdoorfest] for more details.
LOCATION: Pocahontas State Park (Virginias largest state park!)
DATE: National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 26, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM (Check-in begins at 7:00 AM near the Welcome Center)
BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER:
At the heart of the =PR= Run Club [http://prrunclubrva.com], we believe that running is about connectionconnecting with each other, with nature, and with the beautiful spaces we share. Pocahontas State Park is a legendary local training ground, but it is incredibly rare to get the chance to lace up, pin on a bib, and actually race here.
We are so deeply grateful to the teams at Chesterfield Parks & Recreation [https://www.chesterfield.gov/150/Parks-and-Recreation] and Pocahontas State Park [https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas] for their incredible support of outdoor activities and for opening up these trails to our community. This event is a true celebration of partnership, stewardship, and our shared love for the outdoors.
THE COURSE
Well be circumventing the iconic Beaver Lake, taking you on a scenic tour of wide, highly runnable fire roads and beautiful sections of single-track, mixed with two short, technical sections to keep you on your toes. With some rolling hills to test your gears, this 4-mile cross-country themed footrace is the perfect blend of fast and gritty morning miles.
WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS:
ZERO PARKING FEES: Because its National Public Lands Day [https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/public-lands-day], park entry and parking are completely FREE all day long!
THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR DOUBLEHEADER: This race is proudly associated with the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest [https://www.chesterfield.gov/outdoorfest], which kicks off right inside the park from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. Run your heart out in the morning, grab some breakfast, and stay to enjoy the festival and celebrate our public lands with the whole family.
THE HARDWARE: Well be celebrating the swift feet at the front with awards for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers, as well as the Top Age Group Winners. Also, some runners will be selected throughout the pack for a random gift card giveaway to the =PR= Run & Walk - Midlothian shop. [https://prrunandwalk.com/pages/rva?srsltid=AfmBOoqy1WugMPTMIcnSy2lab3qcoac2Ysqe-itkVLokW5mdqYoWWK1q]
LOGISTICS & PARKING
PACKET PICKUP: Swing by =PR= Run & Walk all day on Friday, September 25th to grab your bib early. If you can't make it then, onsite packet pickup will be available race morning from 7:00 AM 7:45 AM near the State Park Visitors Center.
RACE DAY CHECK-IN & START: Onsite check-in near the Visitors Center and starting line closes at 7:45 AM, and the race starts promptly at 8:00 AM. Arrive early to park, grab your packet, and get warmed up.
PARKING: There is plenty of space available! Drive all the way to the large parking lot at the end of State Park Roadfrom there, its just a short, easy walk straight to check-in.
PAWS POLICY: To ensure the safety of all participants, pets are not allowed on the race course, though certified service animals are always welcome. Because were sharing narrow single-track sections and rolling fire roads with a group of runners, keeping the path pet-free helps ensure a safe, tripping-hazard-free stride for both two-legged athletes and our working service animals out there! Leashed pets are welcomed to cheer from the sidelines.
SUSTAINABILITY DISCLAIMER
T_o honor National Public Lands Day and minimize our footprint on the environment, The Beaver Tail Trail 4-Miler is a completely cupless race._
_Plenty of water and hydration will be fully available at the start/finish area, but we ask that you bring your own handheld bottle, vest, or reservoir to carry water with you if you need hydration during the actual 4-mile run. Lets work together to keep Pocahontas State Park beautiful and litter-free!_
Come out early, celebrate our public lands, and start your weekend on the trails with the =PR= Run Club family. Lets show our appreciation for the amazing parks that keep our community moving. See you at the starting line!
Races
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4-Miler
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDThis is a cross country style race on fire roads and some short single track technical sections with roots. Otherwise, Its a very fast and runnable course with rolling hills.
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