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Run & Ride Race
Run through the park and enjoy the rides in the park after the race

Kings Dominion - Doswell, VA - Saturday, May 31 & Sunday June 1, 2025

2024 Race Photos
 

Race Description - Half Marathon, Quarter marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

 

Come for the run, stay for the fun! Get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite rides and attractions as you experience a course unlike any other with a run through Kings Dominion! Watch the sunrise over roller coasters, run alongside park rides and activities, high-five Snoopy, earn a medal and enjoy some fabulous swag, including free parking at the park the day of the race and a ticket to the park! Bonus with this new addition of the Run & Ride.  You have the option to use the park entry ticket for 30 post event.  You can also include spectator entry passes at a discount when you register for the race!!  Choose the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon (10.5K), 5K or the 1 mile Fun Run distances and be part of this one-of-a-kind fun!
 

​Event Packet Pickup: Kings Dominions Special Event Parking Lot
Event Start/Finish: Kings Dominion Special Event Center    
Sponsored by Kings Dominion and Power Aid 
16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047

 

The start and finish area is located at the Kings Dominion Special Event Area at the REV3Endurance trailer. All racers should arrive and check in at least one hour before their race before the race starts.

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Registration Fees - Half Marathon - 18 Minute Mile is the slowest pace Allowed in the Half

  • $95.00  Early Bird, Until December 31, 2024

  • $105.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $115.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $125.00 May 31, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

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Registration Fees - Half Marathon - for season Pass holders or races who don't want a park entrance

  • $85.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $95.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $115.00 May 31, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

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​Registration Fees - Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles or 10.55K instance)

  • $75.00  Early Bird, Until December 31, 2024

  • $85.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $95.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $110.00 June May 31, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

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Registration Fees - 10K for season Pass holders or races who don't want a park entrance

  • $55.00  Early Bird, Until December 31, 2024

  • $65.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $75.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $90.00 June 1, 2024 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.


Registration Fees - 5K - Strollers allowed and walking pace allowed

  • $65.00  Early Bird, Until December 31, 2024

  • $75.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $85.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $100.00 June 1, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

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Registration Fees - 5K for season Pass holders or races who don't want a park entrance

  • $55.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $65.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $80.00 June 1, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

 

Registration Fees - 1 Mile Fun Run - Strollers Allowed and walking pace allowed

  • $50.00  Early Bird, Until December 31, 2024

  • $65.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $75.00 Until May 25, 2025

  • $85.00 June 1, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.

 

Registration Fees - 1 Mile Fun Run for season Pass holders or races who don't want a park entrance

  • $45.00  Until March 1, 2025

  • $55.00 Until May 15, 2025

  • $65.00 June 1, 2025 Race day Registration

  • Registrations 2 weeks before the race are not guaranteed a shirt.
     

Race Start Location - Kings Dominion Parking Lot right outside the front gate

16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047

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Race Schedule of Events


Early Packet Pick-up Friday May 30, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Kings Dominions Special Event Parking Lot

Race Day Packet Pick-up Saturday May 31, 2025
7:35 AM - 8:15 AM: Half Marathon Packet Pick-up at 
Kings Dominions Special Event Parking Lot 
8:30 AM: Half Marathon Starts
8:35 AM - 9:15 AM: Quarter Marathon packet Pick-up
9:30 AM: Quarter Marathon Starts

Race Day Packet Pick-up Saturday June 1, 2025
8:35 AM - 9:30 AM: 5K packet Pick-up
9:45 AM: 5K Starts
9:50 AM - 10:15 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run packet Pick-up
10:30 AM: Run starts - 1 Mile Fun Run
11:00AM: Kings Dominion Rides Open to all Racers


Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup location will be at at Kings Dominions Special Event Parking Lot. You will get your bib number, race t-shirt and review course map at packet pick-up. 

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Equipment Provided By Rev3Endurance

Race maps, race bibs, post race medals, aid stations will have water, PowerAde and gels. 

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Lodging - Kings Dominion KOA Campground


Post-Race Food

Sweet & Salty snacks and beverages will be served after the race at the REV3Endurance Finish Line.  

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Results

Unofficial results will be announced post-race with rolling awards and official results will be posted to our web site 24–48 hours after the event.

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Awards

Top three in each category of the (Half, Quarter & 5K)
The One Mile Fun Run will be an untimed event and all participants will receive medals. 

Divisions

  • Solo, Male, and Female (Under 18, 18-39, 40+)


Race Cancellation

If there is severe weather, the race start may be postponed or the course may be shortened.

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Volunteer

Would you like to come out and volunteer for the race?

Send an email to Nick with your time options and we’ll find something to get you involved at the race.

 

Course Maps

Half Marathon Course (map - GPX File)

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General Route:  Route is relatively flat: 

The Half Marathon is two loops of the Quarter Marathon Route

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Quarter Marathon Course (map - GPX File)

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Route is relatively flat. 

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5K Course (map - GPX File)

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5K Aid Stations: Miles: 1.28, 2.1

General Route:  5K loop inside the park. Route is relatively flat. 

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1 Mile Fun Run Course (map - GPX File)

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Aid Stations: No Aid Stations for 1 Mile Fun Run. 

General Route:  1 Mile loop inside the park. Route is relatively flat. 

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Additional Information

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Parking

Parking is free after 5:00pm Friday for packet pick-up and  on Saturday until 9:50 am on race morning. If you leave the parking lot after 9:50 am and try to re-enter, you will have to pay for parking. The following pin will guide you to our participant parking area at King’s Dominion.

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 Participant Parking Lot Google Pin

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Amusement Park Tickets:

All tickets will be emailed to you prior to the park opening on Saturday June 1st at 11am. This allows you to access them on your phone for easy scanning on race day! Each ticket is valid for a single use up to 30 days after the date of the race. Valid for 30 days from the day of the event. 

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Spectator/Guest Tickets: 

Spectators can come for free however if they would like a ticket into the amusement park for afterwards, they will need to Purchase a Discounted Run & Ride Guest Ticket. Ticket Prices increase day of event! If the spectator just wants to watch the event from the start/finish line and not enter the park afterwards, they can simply show-up and cheer!

 

Post Race Food: 

Sweet & Salty snacks and beverages will be served after the race at the REV3Endurance Finish Line.  No pre-race food. 

 

Volunteers: 

If you would like to volunteer, please email nick@rev3endurance.com . We love our volunteers!

T-Shirts & Medals:  All racers will receive a race medal! Shirts are limited to those who registered prior to April 1st. We did order extra and will do our best to provide race shirts to as many as possible based on registration times.

 

Aid Stations: 

Locations of Aid Stations are provided on each course profile below. Aid stations will have water, Powerade, bananas, granola bars, and staff to assist racers. 

 

Restrooms:

Restrooms are located at the start/finish and all TAs for the 5K/10K course. The Half-Marathon will have several restrooms along the route. 

 

Time Cut-Offs:

We designed the course so all racers can easily finish! Racers must maintain a 20:00 min/mile pace which is an easy walk. For example, for the half marathon, you must be at the 6.1 mile mark by 10:45am (2:15 minutes into the race); this is a 22:08 pace which is a slow walk!

 

Running Surfaces: 

Surfaces will be variable on the course. The park has a variety of brick paths, sidewalk style concrete, roads,, etc. The Half-Marathon will have a gravel road section and a railroad crossing. These routes will take you on a variety of terrain as you traverse the full Kings Dominion Experience!  

 

Other Information

  • Pet Policy: Pets are prohibited except for service animals. 

  • Bag Drop: There will be no bag drop for the event. The parking lot is very close. 

  • Amusement Park Entry: After the event, those entering the park for the day will have to renter the park through the main entrance. 

  • Security Screening: For safety, all participants/spectators will move through a simple security screening station on their way into the event. 

  • Strollers: Strollers will start at the back of each race. 

  • Timing: RFID Bib Timing will be used for all races.

  • Divisions for Awards: Solo, Male, and Female: Under 18, 18-39, 40+ 

  • Tickets: Valid for 30 days from the day of the event. 

 

Common Questions:

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  • Can I still register? - Yes! Registration is still open! A late registration fee of $15 does apply for day-of registration. 

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  • Can I defer my race entry for next year?  Yes. You can log-into our runsign-up account and defer your entry to next year. There is a deferral fee which covers nonrefundable expenses we have already incurred for your entry this year.

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  • What is Early Packet Pick-up? Early packet pick-up is the evening before the race where you can check-in and receive your bib, t-shirt, etc. a day early! This also means you do not have to check-in on race day. If you pick-up your bib and packet early, simply show-up at the start time and you're set to go!

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  •  What happens if I do not make the time cut-off?  We will do our best to move you out of the park and allow you to continue on the course and cross the finish line! This must be done within reason and take safety into account.

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  • I am running the 1/2M, 10K, 5K and my family is running the 1 Mile Fun Run. Can I join them for the Fun Run after my event without paying for another race?  Yes! As long as you registered for another race and finish in time, you can join them!

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  • My children are running in the fun run and I want to be with them on the course, do I need to register? Yes. To travel on the course with your children, you MUST register for the event. 

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  • If I do not show on race day, can I still receive my park ticket? Yes! You will receive this via email. Valid for 30 days from the day of the event. 

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