Sat, Aug 8, 2026

3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

King George, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Half Marathon50K

About the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

The Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail is a converted rail corridor, so the surface underfoot is mostly smooth and flat with sections of roots and bog boards that ask for extra attention. Both courses run out and back along the same trail, which means clear navigation. Racing here in the Virginia heat is part of the deal, not a surprise.

Cash prizes are on offer for competitive finishers, and MooThru ice cream is at the finish. The start area has a genuine race-day feel, with competition at the front and plenty of space for those who just want to cover the distance at their own pace.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

130finishers

1:27:08winner

2:30:47median

4:08:00cutoff

Top 3: Ethan Govar (1:27:08) · Isaac Nichols (1:30:15) · Kevin Lugo (1:33:45)

The 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles8/8/2026 07:30$80

50K8/8/2026 06:30$120

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Common Questions About the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K

Will I finish last at the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:30:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:08:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (130 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 3H Trail Half Marathon + DHRT 50K?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:27:08 while the median finisher took 2:30:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.