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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Colonial Heights, VA (34)

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Colonial Heights, VA
Appomattox River Greenway Roslyn Landing Access, 23834
Type
RUN
Official registration

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Embrace your inner ninja on this themed out-and-back course, complete with finisher medals and a chance to win for best costume.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Colonial Heights, VA, offers a unique running experience with a distinct theme. Participants can choose from multiple distances, all featuring an out-and-back course along the Appomattox River Greenway. This event encourages runners to embrace the "Ninja" spirit, complete with a "Best Costume" award. Finish your race and earn a medal, with opportunities for series points and awards for top performers. It's a chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a themed run.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course on the Appomattox River Greenway.
  • Challenge yourself across 5K, 10K, or 13.1M distances.
  • Look forward to earning a finisher medal and competing for awards.

Standout details

  • "Ninja" themed event
  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher Medals
  • Series Points & Awards

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 8:42 AM EST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information Park at the Appomattox River Greenway Roslyn Landing. Limited Parking.

1M Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5964795286 The course is an out and back.

5K, 10K, & 15K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5964793165 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times. The 15K does the out-and-back three times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5921762272 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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