Run For Tanzania
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Powhatan, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 4th Annual Run For Tanzania on Saturday, October 25, 2025! This exciting event will take place at the scenic Powhatan State Park in Powhatan, Virginia, featuring a challenging 5K trail run or walk that stretches approximately 3.3 miles along a beautiful earthen trail by the river and through the woods. With moderate difficulty, participants will navigate rocks, roots, and hills, making it an adventure to remember!
Before the main race kicks off at 9:00 AM, children can join in the fun with a Kids' Fun Run at 8:30 AM, where they will dash about a quarter mile on a delightful dirt and grassy path. All young runners will receive a participation medal, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile! Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with friends and family, there are prizes for top achievers in multiple categories, including the youngest and oldest 5K participants. Join us at Powhatan State Park, located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road, and be part of a fantastic day that supports children in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors
Before the main race kicks off at 9:00 AM, children can join in the fun with a Kids' Fun Run at 8:30 AM, where they will dash about a quarter mile on a delightful dirt and grassy path. All young runners will receive a participation medal, ensuring that everyone leaves with a smile! Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with friends and family, there are prizes for top achievers in multiple categories, including the youngest and oldest 5K participants. Join us at Powhatan State Park, located at 4616 Powhatan State Park Road, and be part of a fantastic day that supports children in need. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL RUN FOR TANZANIA ON OCTOBER 25! THE RUN IS A 5K (3.3 MILES TO BE EXACT) TRAIL RUN OR WALK IN BEAUTIFUL POWHATAN STATE PARK ON AN EARTHEN TRAIL ALONG THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS. THE TRAIL HAS ROCKS, ROOTS, AND HILLS. DIFFICULTY IS MODERATE. A KID'S FUN RUN WILL TAKE PLACE AT 8:30 AM BEFORE THE MAIN RACE BEGINS. THE KIDS WILL RUN ABOUT .25 MILES ON A DIRT AND GRASSY PATH. ALL THE KIDS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
YOU'RE SURE TO HAVE A FUN TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WALKING OR RUNNING. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP ACHIEVERS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES. (1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE KIDS, YOUNGEST AND OLDEST 5K PARTICIPANTS).
EVENT INFORMATION:
* THE RACE IS OCTOBER 25, 2025 AT 9:00 AM. KIDS' FUN RUN IS AT 8:30 AM.
* THE LOCATION IS POWHATAN STATE PARK. 4616 POWHATAN STATE PARK ROAD, POWHATAN, VA 23139. DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/LdjcMVNJs9qtwBh58]
* THE EVENT WILL BEGIN AT THE EQUESTRIAN/TRAILHEAD LOT. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WILL BE POSTED.
* PARKING AT THE STATE PARK IS $5 PER VEHICLE.
* THIS IS A TIMED AND CHIPPED RACE FOR THOSE WHO ARE RUNNING TO COMPETE.
* THE PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, FROM 4-6 PM AT PASSION COMMUNITY CHURCH IN MIDLOTHIAN (50 OLD OTTERDALE RD.).PCC DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AbWVDWpBaGqKHPmw6]
* PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE BEFORE 8:45 AM.
* THERE WILL BE DONUTS, BANANAS, GRANOLA BARS, AND PLENTY OF WATER.
* VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND SHOULD PICK THEM UP AT THE CHURCH ON FRIDAY, IF POSSIBLE. WE WILL MAIL THEM TO OUT OF TOWN PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE EMAIL US TO ARRANGE ANOTHER PICK UP TIME IF NEEDED.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FUTURE EMAILS WITH ANY UPDATED INFORMATION.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE RUN FOR TANZANIA!! YOU ARE MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN.
SARAH FRANCIS
RACE DIRECTOR
WWW.TOGETHERFORTANZANIA.ORG [https://www.togetherfortanzania.org]
YOU'RE SURE TO HAVE A FUN TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WALKING OR RUNNING. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP ACHIEVERS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES. (1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE KIDS, YOUNGEST AND OLDEST 5K PARTICIPANTS).
EVENT INFORMATION:
* THE RACE IS OCTOBER 25, 2025 AT 9:00 AM. KIDS' FUN RUN IS AT 8:30 AM.
* THE LOCATION IS POWHATAN STATE PARK. 4616 POWHATAN STATE PARK ROAD, POWHATAN, VA 23139. DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/LdjcMVNJs9qtwBh58]
* THE EVENT WILL BEGIN AT THE EQUESTRIAN/TRAILHEAD LOT. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS WILL BE POSTED.
* PARKING AT THE STATE PARK IS $5 PER VEHICLE.
* THIS IS A TIMED AND CHIPPED RACE FOR THOSE WHO ARE RUNNING TO COMPETE.
* THE PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, FROM 4-6 PM AT PASSION COMMUNITY CHURCH IN MIDLOTHIAN (50 OLD OTTERDALE RD.).PCC DIRECTIONS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AbWVDWpBaGqKHPmw6]
* PACKETS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE BEFORE 8:45 AM.
* THERE WILL BE DONUTS, BANANAS, GRANOLA BARS, AND PLENTY OF WATER.
* VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT AND SHOULD PICK THEM UP AT THE CHURCH ON FRIDAY, IF POSSIBLE. WE WILL MAIL THEM TO OUT OF TOWN PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE EMAIL US TO ARRANGE ANOTHER PICK UP TIME IF NEEDED.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FUTURE EMAILS WITH ANY UPDATED INFORMATION.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE RUN FOR TANZANIA!! YOU ARE MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN.
SARAH FRANCIS
RACE DIRECTOR
WWW.TOGETHERFORTANZANIA.ORG [https://www.togetherfortanzania.org]
Races
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5K Trail Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Dogs are welcome to join in on a leash. This race is not stroller accessible but great for babies in backpacks. -
Kid's Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
Ages 8 and under. (0.25 miles) -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Run or walk on your own time in your own place.
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