This course is without a doubt, the fastest 5K in the nation almost entirely on short grass that absorbs any water amazingly.
The VA XC Showcase Community Race starts off the excitement. It is open to the community including unattached high school runners, coaches, parents, and alumni.
Walk-up registration will be held at the packet pickup tent on race day until 7:15 AM. Cash, checks, or card are accepted. The fee is $25 per person. You will receive a bib and chip for this race.
Middle school participants should register on the MileSplit VA event page at https://va.milesplit.com/meets/735172-the-va-xc-showcase-2026/info
Middle & High School Coaches - See Event Page on MilesplitVA for information about Community Race registration.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:45
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Mechanicsville.
Learn more about the host city, Mechanicsville.
Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. The population was 39,482 during the 2020 census, up from 36,348 in the 2010 census.
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