Fall YMCA of Greater Richmond Cross Country Championships

Fall YMCA of Greater Richmond Cross Country Championships is held in Midlothian, Virginia, on November 8, 2026. Organized by the YMCA of Greater Richmond, the event offers a 5K and a 2.5K, both starting at 8:00 AM. As a cross country championship, the courses are run on grass and dirt rather than pavement.

The 2.5K distance makes this a natural family event: younger runners can compete at a length that suits them, while parents and older siblings tackle the 5K. Cross country racing rewards a strong start and the ability to handle rolling ground, so include some off-road strides and short hill sprints in the weeks before. If you are a road 5K runner, expect a slightly slower time than on asphalt and go by effort rather than pace. A simple 8-week plan with two moderate workouts per week is enough to feel sharp on race morning.