Cap2Cap
Cap2Cap is a road cycling race on April 30 – May 30, 2027 in Virginia Capital Trail, VA, with entry fees from $35 to $90.
- Date
- April 30 – May 30, 2027 (183 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$90
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
Cap2Cap is back for its 22nd year on Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th, 2027!
Cap2Cap is the annual bike ride and fundraiser event for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. It's a celebration of cycling and community on the Virginia Capital Trail (VCT)! The ride features four distance options: Century (100 miles), Half Century (50 miles), Quarter Century (25 miles), and 7-mile Family Fun Ride. Riders can also opt in for a 2-Day Challenge and spend the whole weekend with us out on the Trail. Can't make the ride in person? We've got a Virtual option that allows you to ride any day during the entire month of May!
The 2027Cap2Cap has an Open-Start format, meaning you can start and finish whenever and wherever you like to ride along the Virginia Capital Trail. Not sure where to start? Check out these suggested routes!
Enjoy the Party Zones at Dorey Park on Friday, May 7th and at Chickahominy Riverfront Park on Saturday, May 8th. Riders will be supported by five Rest Stops over the 51.7-mile Trail and will receive a Cap2Cap t-shirt and SWAG, lunch, a beverage ticket, and more!
Register to support the Trail you love and enjoy a day (or two!) celebrating by cycling such an incredible resource! Walk-up registration is available at all Packet Pickup locations during the specified hours. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after March 10th and sizes may be limited.
Please see the Event Info & FAQ Pages for further event details.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
About Virginia Capital Trail, VA
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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183
Days to train
- Race
- Cap2Cap
- Date
- April 30 – May 30, 2027
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About This Sport
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Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
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Cap2Cap
Apr 30, 2027