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VA XC Showcase Community Race
Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Entry
- $25
- Days to go
- 11
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 17, 2026
- Location
- Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- thevashowcase.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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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.
To view the course map, click here.
Key dates
Registration opens
Jul 6, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 17, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$25
Standard
Ends
Oct 17, 2026
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