RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile & Mini Trail Runs

Race Date

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Registration Information

Registration opens in October 2025

Race Overview

• Main Event: RRRC's Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run remains the main event.
• Course: The challenging loop course passes through the piedmont hills of Cumberland State Forest and Bear Creek Lake State Park.

Mini Trail Run

• Distance: For 2026, the Mini loop course offers an easier 4.2-mile option.
• Trail Features: Run on a sweet combination of park trails, Willis River Trail single track, and Cumberland Multi-use Trail.

Starting Point

Both races start and end at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia (about 45 minutes west of Richmond). These are in-person races with total registration capped at 275 runners/hikers (200 for 10 Mile Run and 75 for Mini Run). There is a virtual race option.

Community Contribution

Richmond Road Runners Club will donate $1.00 of each runner's registration fee to the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park-- the citizen volunteers from Virginia’s Central Piedmont region who enjoy supporting the park’s mission and operation.

Accommodation

Want to stay in a cabin Saturday night. Reserve early by calling the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center at (800) 933-7275.