Rrrc Sweetheart 8K
Updated
Sunday, February 14, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Midlothian (13872 Coalfield Commons Place). Distances: 8K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
The RRRC Sweetheart 8K is an annual Richmond Road Runners Club event that for 2026 offers two options for Valentine’s Day running or walking.
New for 2026:. We are excited to announce that this year’s Sweetheart 8K has been selected as the RRCA National Championship for “Other Distance.”.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 14
To Monday, February 15, 2027 · in 99 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
13872 Coalfield Commons Place
Midlothian, VA 23114
Area: Chesterfield & the Tri-Cities, Richmond
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
8K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Feb 14, 2027
Opened Nov 27, 2026
Race day in Midlothian
Weather
49° / 27°F
Typical high and low for February 14, with a 25% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Crozier, VA (17.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:02 AM – 5:47 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
14 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- El Cerro Azul restaurant0.6 mi
- Fuji Sushi restaurant0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 13
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.