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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 02, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Virginia State Parks Adventure Series showcases two events at Pocahontas State Park this March

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Chesterfield, Va. - Virginia State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to take on two exciting challenges at Pocahontas State Park this March as part of its Adventure Series: the Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race and the Tour de Pocahontas cyclocross event.

These back-to-back adventures offer unique opportunities to explore the park’s scenic trails and test your endurance.

Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race

Now in its seventh year, the Frozen Foot Challenge Adventure Race invites racers of all levels to test their skills on a challenging course of mountain biking and off-trail trekking. Participants can complete solo or in a team and choose a 5-hour course, ideal for beginners, families and youth, or the 10-hour race for experienced competitors.

Date: Saturday, March 14
Location: Pocahontas State Park Aquatics Center Parking Area
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Chesterfield/FrozenFootChallengeAdventureRace

Tour de Pocahontas

The Tour de Pocahontas invites riders of all skill levels to experience the park’s renowned trail system, featuring miles of singletrack winding through lush forests and rolling terrain. This exhilarating cyclocross event features 8,16 and 24-mile options.

Date: Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22
Location: Pocahontas State Park
Information: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/adventure-series

Both events are part of the Virginia State Parks Adventure Series, a year-long lineup of outdoor challenges designed to inspire exploration and adventure across the commonwealth. Participants earn standings in either competition or achievement categories, with prizes including park passes, cash and REI gift cards.

To learn more about Adventure Series and the races listed above, please go to https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/adventure-series.

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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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