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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 07, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Poca Go! mountain bike race returns to Pocahontas State Park

Chesterfield, Va. – Mountain bike enthusiasts are invited to join the thrill of Poca Go!, an enduro-style cross-country mountain bike race at Pocahontas State Park, taking place Saturday, Oct. 3.

This stage race is held along the park’s Swift Creek single-track flow trails. Racers are solo on each timed stage, not side-by-side with another racer, and buffered by 30 seconds.

Categories range from beginner and youth to expert and masters, accommodating riders of all experience levels.

Event highlights:

Course amenities include marshals, medics, hydration stops, bike maintenance stations, restrooms and awards presentations.
Kids race for 2- to 10-year-olds.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and volunteer-run event, 100% of race proceeds fund maintenance and improvements for Pocahontas State Park’s mountain bike trails.

For more information about the course and registration, please go to https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/adventure-series.

Poca Go! is part of the Virginia State Parks Adventure Series presented by Dominion Energy. The series features 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 Virginia State Parks passes, cash and REI gift cards.

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

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About Virginia State Parks

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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