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Pamplin Park 5K course takes you through battlefield trails in Petersburg

Crystal Graham

pamplin historical park Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is hosting its annual Breakthrough Trail 5K on Nov. 5.

The in-person race will begin at the Park’s Hart Farm, located at 6955 Duncan Road, in Petersburg.

The race course will guide participants through the Civil War Breakthrough Battlefield trails which ended the 292-day siege of Petersburg featuring a beautiful landscape with original earthworks from the decisive battle.

Participants will enjoy the safety of a course run entirely on trails with no motor vehicle traffic.

Race day registration is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. with a race start time of 9 a.m.

Race day registration is $35.00 for runners and walkers.

All registrations include a park general admission where participants can explore the park, three historic homes and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, a 25,000 square foot facility filled with artifacts and interactive exhibits.

Participants may register online at RunSignUp.com

For more information, call (804) 861-2408 or visit www.pamplinpark.org

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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