
RRRC First Day 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Midlothian, VA, with entry fees from $5 to $20.
🎉 Start 2027 on the Right Foot! 🎉
Ring in the New Year with the Richmond Road Runners Club’s First Day 5K! Lace up and join us on Friday, January 1, 2027, at 11:00 AM at ACAC Midlothian for the first miles of the year.
👟 Kids Run kicks off at 11:45 AM - a fun way to get the whole family moving!
✨ Can’t make it in person? No problem! Run your miles virtually anytime from Wednesday, December 30, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027.
Kick off your resolutions, shake off the confetti, and celebrate the fresh start with your running community. 🥳
The RRRC First Day 5K is also part of the 2027 RRRC Grand Prix (GP) Series - the perfect way to get a head start on the year’s racing goals!
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
46°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crozier, 17 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
288 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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RRRC First Day 5K
Jan 1, 2027