We are thrilled to invite you to Central Virginia’s 4th Annual Pawpaw Festival - the region’s most exciting new event. The festival will showcase local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing brews, unique crafts and adorable critters. Attendees can enjoy acoustic music performances, ranger-led programs and animal encounters throughout the day. Special event parking/admission will be $20 per vehicle, while annual pass holders will only need to pay $10 per vehicle. Kick off the festivities by participating in the 5 or 10 miler races. The races will take place on the exterior trails of the park, running alongside the James River, through open fields, along scenic singletrack, and past a historic cabin. The trails offer a variety of terrains, with a flat and fast trail along the river, followed by challenging climbs into open fields. The views are breathtaking, stretching for miles before entering the forest. Run through shaded singletrack until reaching the historic cabin ruins, followed by a steep climb out of the forest back into the open fields. Take a moment to appreciate the diverse wildlife and birds in the area while running through the fields. The 10-mile race finishes back at the Equestrian Trailhead Parking Lot.
This event is a benefit race for the Friends of Powhatan State Park, a local volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the mission of Powhatan State Park. The Pawpaw 10 Miler is part of the Virginia State Parks Adventure Series, sponsored by Dominion Energy and directed by Virginia Adventures. Registration fees start at $50 per runner. To register, click here.
