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Lexington, South Carolina, United States
2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay
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- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Marathon
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Marathon
Chessie Trail-McKethan Park, Lexington, VA 24450
Run The Chessie
About the Event
2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay
Dates: October 1, 2026 - November 7, 2026
Location: Lexington, VA
This event features a variety of running races along the scenic Chessie Nature Trail, known for its smooth, flat, gravel and grass surface. The trail parallels the Maury River and is a former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line.
Race Details:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles, Boston Qualifier. Runners complete the trail twice.
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles.
- 10K: 10 kilometers.
- 5K: 5 kilometers. Walkers are welcome.
- Marathon Relay: 26.2 miles, divided into four legs.
- Virtual Options: Available for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
- Student Pricing: Discounted rates available with valid student ID for most events.
Key Information:
- Registration: Online at runsignup.com.
- Packet Pickup: Friday, November 6, 2026 (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.) at Walkabout Outfitters, Lexington, VA, or on race day morning (6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.) near the start line.
- Race Day: Saturday, November 7, 2026. Start times vary by event, with most starting at 8:00 a.m. EST.
- Course Surface: Smooth gravel and grass.
- Amenities: Custom medals for all finishers, t-shirts, post-race food, aid stations, and free parking.
- Refunds/Transfers: No refunds. Transfers or deferrals possible until October 31, 2026.
- USATF Certified: All race courses are USATF certified.
For more information, visit runthechessie.org.
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2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay************************
2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay************************
2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay************************
2026 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay************************
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| Marathon - Super Early Discount | $61.00 | View |
| Marathon - Early | $67.00 | View |
| Marathon - On-Time | $73.00 | View |
| Marathon - Late | $89.00 | View |
| Half Marathon - Super Early Discount | $51.00 | View |
| Half Marathon - Early Discount | $57.00 | View |
| Half Marathon - On-Time | $63.00 | View |
| Half Marathon - Late | $74.00 | View |
| 10K - Super Early Discount | $34.00 | View |
| 10K - Early Discount | $38.00 | View |
| 10K - On-Time | $41.00 | View |
| 10K - Late | $47.00 | View |
| 5K - Super Early Discount | $31.00 | View |
| 5K - Early Discount | $35.00 | View |
| 5K - On-Time | $37.00 | View |
| 5K - Late | $42.00 | View |
| Marathon Relay - Super Early Discount | $109.00 | View |
| Marathon Relay - Early Discount | $129.00 | View |
| Marathon Relay - On-Time | $149.00 | View |
| Marathon Relay - Late | $169.00 | View |
| VIRTUAL Marathon | $61.00 | View |
| VIRTUAL Half Marathon | $51.00 | View |
| VIRTUAL 10K | $37.00 | View |
| VIRTUAL 5K | $34.00 | View |
| Marathon (With Valid Student ID) | $41.00 | View |
| Half Marathon (With Valid Student ID) | $31.00 | View |
| 10K (With Valid Student ID) | $28.00 | View |
| 5K (With Valid Student ID) | $26.00 | View |
| Marathon Relay (Valid Student ID Required-All Members) | $99.00 | View |
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