Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K

Charles City, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K10K

About the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K

The course runs on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved path that draws runners and cyclists on ordinary weekends. The trail is smooth underfoot and mostly flat, which lets you settle into a rhythm early. Runners go out in small groups rather than a mass start, so the first stretch feels open rather than crowded.

Packet pickup opens race morning, and the finish area has a post-race beer. The race supports a local high school JROTC scholarship fund, so the entry fee goes somewhere specific.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

26finishers

23:13winner

32:01median

54:45cutoff

Top 3: Brian Walter (23:13) · Abriana Jacobs (23:29) · Donald Wright (24:36)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

19finishers

49:05winner

1:08:03median

1:38:12cutoff

Top 3: John Partin (49:05) · James Vardy (54:08) · Andre Heiskill (55:13)

The Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

3.1 Miles9/27/2026 08:00$25

6.2 Miles9/27/2026 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K

Will I finish last at the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (26 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Association of the United States Army Southern Virginia 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 23:13 while the median finisher took 32:01. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.