megsmiles 5K
Updated
Saturday, January 9, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Mechanicsville (9414 Atlee Station Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after January 8.
Course and race notes
Join us for our 12th annual megsmiles 5K!
We have an in person 5k option, a virtual option and a Kids Run! Both the 5k and Kids Run will be hosted at Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23116 on Saturday, January 9th, 2026. The Kids Run will be at 8:30am and the 5k begins at 9:00am.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 9
2027 · in 63 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
9414 Atlee Station Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Area: Hanover, Goochland & Nearby Counties, Richmond
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Jan 8 (in 62 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 9 (in 63 days)
Opened May 30, 2026
Race day in Mechanicsville
Weather
47° / 28°F
Typical high and low for January 9, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ashland Hanover Co Muni Airport, VA (3.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:24 AM – 5:07 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 8
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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