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Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk

Name: Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Powhatan, Virginia

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Powhatan, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Step into something good—really good. The Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk is more than a race—it’s a celebration of what keeps us well: fresh air, strong hearts, good neighbors, and care that meets people where they are.

Hosted by the Free Clinic of Powhatan, this event invites runners, walkers, and wellness seekers of all kinds to come together in support of our region’s only free, full-service health clinic. Whether you run for the cause or walk for the joy, every step is a dose of Good Medicine.

Race Details

5K Run/Walk through scenic Powhatan Village (chip-timed)
1 Mile Fun Walk for all ages and fitness levels
Start and finish at the Free Clinic of Powhatan
Strollers, wheelchairs, etc. welcome!

Post-Race Celebration: Fresh Start Fair
After the race, stick around for our Fresh Start Fair—a lively, health-themed market featuring:

Cooking demos from VCU Massey Cancer Center’s rolling kitchen
Free wellness resources and screenings
Healthy tastings from local vendors
Kids’ activities and giveaways

Races Offered

Fresh Start Fair

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Fresh Start Fair

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

Good Medicine 5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$25.00

One-Mile Fun Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Powhatan.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.9° / 27.0°

wb_sunny 16.9° / 27.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.9 /

water_drop 72.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.9° / 27.0°

wb_sunny 16.9° / 27.0°

air 8.9 km/h

water_drop 72.3%

About Powhatan

Powhatan is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. It was initially known as Scottville, and has historically also been known as Powhatan Court House and Powhatan Courthouse, named after Chief Powhatan, father of Matoaka (Pocahontas). The community had a population of 402 at the 2020 census.