RRRC First Day 5K logo

RRRC First Day 5K

RRRC First Day 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Midlothian, VA, with entry fees from $5 to $20.

Date
January 1, 2027 (57 days to go)
Price
$5–$20
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

🎉 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!

Events

RRRC First Day 5K$20
RRRC First Day One Mile$20
RRRC First Day Kids Run$5

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

46°

Typical Low

27°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Crozier, 17 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:25 AMSunset 5:03 PMDaylight 9h 38m

About Midlothian, VA

City Elevation

288 ft

Nearest Airport

RIC

Richmond International Airport · 18 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RRRC First Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

57

Days to train

Race
RRRC First Day 5K
Date
January 1, 2027

Save This Race

Create a free account to find and save races like this to your athlete profile.

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RRRC First Day 5K?
RRRC First Day 5K is a running race held in Midlothian, Virginia on January 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the RRRC First Day 5K?
Friday, January 1, 2027 in Midlothian, Virginia at ACAC - Midlothian. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the RRRC First Day 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

RRRC First Day 5K

Jan 1, 2027

Register