Name: Richmond Cross Country Invitational
Start: 2026-10-02
End: 2026-10-02

Multi-use preserve including sports fields, community center, wooded trails & butterfly garden. Featuring a Baseball / Softball Diamond, Cross Country Running Course, Dog Park, Equestrian Ring with Stables, Horseshoe Pits, Multipurpose Field, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Pole Green Community Center, Skate Park, Volleyball, and Walking Trails

Pole Green Park

Homemade doughnuts and cinnamon rolls with a full coffee bar.

360 Donuts

Serving lunch and dinner, Chillin & Grillin has a bar & special events serving barbeque, seafood dishes, sandwiches, ribs and more!

Chillin & Grillin Shack Restaurant

Welcome to Hooked Seafood and Raw Bar, nestled in the heart of Mechanicsville, Virginia. As a locally owned and operated establishment, we take pride in sourcing local fresh seafood to craft delicious dishes for our guests. From succulent oysters to mouth-watering crab cakes, our menu is sure to please seafood lovers of all kinds.

Hooked Seafood & Raw Bar

Dashiell Mexican Seafood Bar and Grill

Chinese cuisine offering both a lunch and dinner menu.

Top's China - Mechanicsville

Polegreen stands at the crossroads of American history. As one of the first meeting houses established during the "Great Awakening," Presbyterian dissenters from the state Anglican Church worshipped here including a young Patrick Henry and his mother. Henry attributes his great oratory to the influence of Rev. Samuel Davies who led the congregation from 1747 – 1759. On June 1, 1864, a Confederate artillery round destroyed the Meeting House, which was built in 1755. World-renown architect Carlton Abbott designed the current symbolic silhouette structure to sit along original foundations based on original sketches from a Union soldier in 1862. The Historic Polegreen Church Foundation is recognized for its leadership in the historic interpretation of civil and religious freedom in Colonial Virginia through preservation of the site, community outreach and educational programs. Please visit us at www.historicpolegreen.org. The historic site is located in eastern Hanover County, 12 miles from downtown Richmond, Virginia, at 6411 Heatherwood Drive, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116.

Historic Polegreen

Rotating exhibitions featuring eclectic works. Judged shows are held twice a year, and artists can display their work. Classes available.

Windemere Art Gallery

Our restaurant is a haven for barbecue enthusiasts, offering a mouth-watering array of slow-smoked meats, including tender brisket, succulent pulled pork, and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Each dish is lovingly prepared using time-honored recipes and smoked to perfection over local hardwoods. “Hanover Smokehouse” is not just a meal; it’s an experience in authentic Southern hospitality.

Hanover Smokehouse

Serving Thai dishes included curry, noodle dishes, stir fried dishes, appetizers, soups and salads.

Charm Thai Bistro

Pin & Pan is a locally owned bakery and cafe featuring made from scratch goodies baked fresh daily.

Pin & Pan Bakery

A modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes using the freshest ingredients

China House

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



Sports Richmond, VA

The Richmond Cross Country Invitational will be held within Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville on Friday, October 2, 2026, hosted by the University of Richmond and the Collegiate Running Association. This free-admission, family-friendly event welcomes the public to watch college cross country teams from across the country compete on the scenic Pole Green Park Cross Country Course, which features a flat grass-and-dirt surface. The morning begins with the Free Kids 400M Run (10 and under) at 8:30 a.m., National Anthem at 9:00 a.m., followed by the College Men’s 8K at 9:08 a.m. and the College Women’s 6K at 10:00 a.m.

Richmond Cross Country Invitational

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