City Point Races
City Point Races is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Hopewell, VA, with entry fees from $40 to $55.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Price
- $40–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our Annual City Point 5k, 10k or 1/4 mile mobility race!
The City Point 5k, 10k, 1/4 mile, Kids Fun Run and Kinder Dash are brought to you by the collaboration of John Randolph Foundation, Hopewell Recreation and Parks, City of Hopewell and Tri-Cities Road Runners. The City Point Races, Kids Fun Run and Kinder Dash attract participation from runners, joggers and walkers from all across Central Virginia! The 5k and 10k provide participants with a breathtaking view of the Appomattox River while exploring downtown Hopewell and historic City Point.
We encourage participants to pick up their packets on Friday, September 18th.
Register early to claim your t-shirt and avoid late fees. No 5k, 10k, or 1/4 miler t-shirts will be available after September 1st!
Please visit the race webpage for additional information regarding registration, packet pickup, parking, race route, timing and more!
5K / Quarter Mile Fees:
Adults (18+) - $30 through Sept 1
- $40 Sept 2 - Sept 18
Kids (8-17) - Free
No t-shirts will be available after September 1st!
10K Fees:
Adults (18+) - $45 through Sept 1
- $55 Sept 2 - Sept 18
Kids (12-17) - Free
No t-shirts will be available after September 1st!
Kids Fun Run and Kinder-Dash – Free, registration required (t-shirt pickup day of race only)
Event Details:
Friday
3:00 - 6:30 pm - 5k/10k/Quarter Mile Packet Pickup (Kids Fun Run and Kinder-Dash pickup on day of race only)
Saturday
6:30 - 7:30 - Packet Pickup
8:00 - City Point 5k/10k/Quarter Mile
8:30-10:00 - there will not be an awards ceremony for the 5k or 10k, but you can check your results (or the results board onsite) and walk to the stage to retrieve your age group award.
10:15 - Kinder Dash
10:30 - Kids Fun Run
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS (FRIDAY OR SATURDAY)
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Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
83°
Low
67°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then partly sunny
Chance of Rain
16%
Wind
5 to 8 mph
About Hopewell, VA
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Day to train
- Race
- City Point Races
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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City Point Races
Sep 19, 2026