Maplewood Mile 5K

About the Event

Join us for the Maplewood Mile 5K on Oct 3 at 9:00 AM — a scenic, USATF-certified-ish (fun) route through Maplewood Park. Whether you’re chasing a PR or running with the stroller, this mostly-flat course highlights tree-lined paths, a pond turnaround, and a finish on the town green. Every runner gets a finisher medal; top finishers take home awards and local gift certificates. Kids’ Fun Run at 10:15 AM. Proceeds support the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund.

Welcome to the Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees!
Lace up and come enjoy a morning of fresh air, community vibes, and scenic trails. The 5K course winds along Maplewood Park’s paved and crushed-gravel paths, showcasing mature maples, a pond, and the town’s historic gazebo. It’s perfect for first-timers, families, and competitive runners alike.

Race day schedule
• 7:30 AM — Packet pickup and same-day registration opens (maplewood community center)
• 8:45 AM — Race briefing & warm-up on the green
• 9:00 AM — 5K start (chip timing)
• 10:15 AM — Kids’ Fun Run (100–200m)
• 10:45 AM — Awards ceremony & post-race snacks

What you get
• Technical short-sleeve race shirt (first 300 registrants)
• Finisher medal for all participants
• Chip timing and results posted live online
• Post-race snacks, coffee, and a local food truck village
• Kids’ activities, face painting, and race photography

Prizes
• Top 3 overall male & female • Top 3 in 10 age groups (5-year bins) • Special award for best tree-themed costume

Course notes & accessibility
• Mostly-flat, family-friendly course on mixed paved/gravel paths. Strollers welcome. • Accessible restrooms at start/finish. • Dogs on short leashes allowed (must be registered as a dog-runner).

Parking & transit
Free parking at Maplewood High School (shuttle to start). Bike racks available at the start/finish.

Charity
Proceeds benefit the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund to plant and maintain street trees and fund environmental education.

Contact
Questions? Email races@maplewoodmile.example
or visit the event FAQ on the race page.

Races Offered

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Henrico.

thermostat Temperature

10.7° / 21.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.4° / 19.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:18

nightlight Sunset

18:30

About Henrico

Learn more about the host city, Henrico.

Henrico is the name used by the U.S. Postal Service for several ZIP code areas in unincorporated parts of Henrico County, Virginia, United States, surrounding the city of Richmond. "Other acceptable cities" listed by the USPS for parts of Henrico are Richmond, Highland Springs, Regency, and Ridge, whereas Millers, Montrose, Montrose Heights, Staples Mill, Tuckahoe, Varina, and Westbury are alternate names for portions of Henrico that are not recommended for use in mailing addresses.