Virginia · 5K
VA XC Showcase Community Race
VA XC Showcase Community Race is a 5K event held in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Mechanicsville, VA
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thevashowcase.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:45 AM EDT
About the VA XC Showcase Community Race
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 p…
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VA XC Showcase Community Race: common questions
- When is the VA XC Showcase Community Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the VA XC Showcase Community Race held?
- In Mechanicsville, Virginia.
- What distances does the VA XC Showcase Community Race offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the VA XC Showcase Community Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the VA XC Showcase Community Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $25 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the VA XC Showcase Community Race start?
- 7:45 AM EDT.
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