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Breakthrough Trail 5K

Saturday, October 31, 2026Petersburg, Virginia

Entry: $40
Days to register: 8

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At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Distances: 5K
Registration: Open until Oct 30, 2026, via runsignup.com

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About this race

Celebrate Halloween at the Breakthrough Trail 5K at Pamplin Historical Park on October 31st by wearing your favorite costume!

The best registrant costume will receive a certificate and a $100.00 gift card. Note: This is a family event and any attire with offensive language, inappropriate or sexually explicit themes are strictly forbidden.

Starting Time and Place

9:00 a.m. Pamplin Historical Park - Hart Farm

6915 Duncan Road.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up:

7:30 a. m. - 9:00 a. m.

Costume Contest:

8:30 a.m.

Course

The race will take place on historic Civil War battlefield trails starting and ending at the Hart Farm. The course is a mixture of uneven gravel and dirt trails.

Awards

Awards will be given to top three male and female finishers overall and in each category:

Youth -- 15 and under

Adults -- 16-30; 31-45; 46-60, 61 and over

No strollers or children in carriers of any type permitted on the race course.

Key dates

Registration opens

Nov 23, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Oct 9, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 30, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 30, 2026

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

Pricing

Current price

$40

Tier 2

Ends

Oct 30, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1

$30Nov 23, 2025

Tier 2

$40Oct 10, 2026

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