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Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run

Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run

This 14-mile trail run connects two Sheetz locations via a scenic rail trail, offering quirky aid stations and unique finisher swag.

Race Date

Apr 3, 2027

Location

King George, VA

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Location
King George, Virginia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Mixed
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Destination WorthyHidden Gem

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast FlatScenic Route

The Experience

The Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run offers a unique and memorable adventure, winding through farmland and forest for 14 miles. The course primarily follows the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, a flat and scenic rails-to-trails path, ensuring a point-to-point experience where runners only travel forward.

This event is renowned for its quirky aid stations, stocked with unexpected treats like pie, s'mores, and soft pretzels, a far cry from traditional marathon fare. While awards are given for top finishers, the true reward is the experience itself. Finishers receive practical swag, including an insulated Sheetz travel mug that doubles as their finisher medal, a sweat towel, and a reusable race cup.

Benefiting local causes, the race starts at one Sheetz and finishes at another, with shuttle buses provided from the finish area to the start line. This distinctive event has earned a RaceCheck GOLD Badge for four consecutive years and was recognized as the Top Off-Road Race in the Country by Racecheck athlete reviews in 2025.

Race-provided description

Looking for a fun, slightly ridiculous, definitely memorable running challenge? You’ve found it! The Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run is a 14-mile, untimed point-to-point adventure benefiting local kids and other worthy causes. We start at one Sheetz, wind through farmland and forest, and finish at another Sheetz. Most of the route follows the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT), a flat, scenic rails-to-trails gem. Shuttle buses haul runners from the finish area and event parking in Dahlgren to the start line, so you only have to run one direction — forward. While we hand out cool awards for our top overall and Masters (50+) finishers, the real prize is the experience: quirky aid stations stocked with pie, s’mores, Peeps, soft pretzels, and other culinary curveballs you won’t find at Boston or Berlin. Finishers earn swag they’ll actually use — an insulated Sheetz travel mug, free soda or coffee, a sweat towel, reusable race cup, doughnuts and other snacks, and a drawstring bag to haul it all home. You won't earn a drawer medal -- the travel mug you can use daily serves as your finisher medal! Note: With the exception of trained service animals, dogs are not permitted to run as part of this event.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, April 3, 2027

Start Time

8:00 AM

Start Location

Start Line Sheetz, King George, VA, 22485

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

mixed

Scenery

Rural, Park

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

65%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run?

The Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run is held on Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run take place?

It takes place in King George, Virginia.

What distances does the Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?

The Sheetz-to-Sheetz™ Trail Run is a ultra-flat, point to point course.

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