Run the River Ultra
Run the River Ultra is a running, road cycling, and ultra race on December 5, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA, with entry fees from $35 to $50.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (34 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$50
- Sports
- RunningRoad CyclingUltra
From the Organizer
RTRU takes place on December 5th, 2026
Run the River Ultra is Richmond’s first point-to-point Ultra Marathon. The route travels west on the Virginia Capital Trail, finishing in Richmond, VA at mile marker 51.7.
Runners have the option to choose from 3 distances:
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Half Marathon
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50K
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51.7 Mile
Spots are very limited, registration will be capped at around 25 participants.
Your registration cost includes custom Run the River Ultra merchandise and aid stations along the way with hydration and nutrition. Runners will need to provide their own water bottles. We will not be providing cups.
The Route:
All runners will travel west on the Virginia Capital Trail – beginning at one of three starting points – and finishing in Richmond.
Each distance will start at the following locations.
Half Marathon - 3978 New Market Rd, Richmond, VA 23231 (Henricopolis Soil & Water District building)
50K - 10740 Courthouse Rd, Charles City, VA 23030 (Virginia Capital Trail Parking Lot)
51.7 Mile - Virginia Capital Trail Start, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (Jamestown Beach parking lot)
Runners are responsible for their own transportation,
For each starting point, you can also click on this Google Maps Link
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
55°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 3 mi from the venue.
About Williamsburg, VA
City Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the River Ultra, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
34
Days to train
- Race
- Run the River Ultra
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
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Run the River Ultra
Dec 5, 2026