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Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay
Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Marathon Relay event held in Lexington, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- Race day
- October 1, 2026
- Location
- Lexington, VA
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Location
- Lexington, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Marathon Relay
- Course
- Very flat rail-trail course (gravel/grass), USATF certified, Boston Qualifying marathon
- Official website
- runthechessie.org
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- [enrich 2026-09-24] next_date 2026-10-01 conflicts with official date 2026-11-07 (source https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lexington/RunTheChessie)
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Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay: common questions
- When is the Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- Where is the Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay held?
- In Lexington, Virginia.
- What distances does the Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Marathon Relay.
- How do I register for the Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & 26.2 Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runthechessie.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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