# VA XC Showcase Community Race

- **When:** Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-167399-va-xc-showcase-community-race

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Mechanicsville/VAXCShowcaseCommunityRace?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-167399-va-xc-showcase-community-race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167399-va-xc-showcase-community-race) — data from Run This (runthis.run).