
From the Organizer
Please note that VCF will have a sign-up for runners who are not training for a race but enjoy running with family and friends, called Early Sunrise Runners.
J&A Racing - Crawling Crab 13.1, October 3-3; Erie - 26.2 & 13.1 September 12th, Marine Corps - 26.2 & 13.1 October 31st;
J&A Racing - Wicked 10K October 30-31; Richmond 26.2 & 13.1 - November 13th; and J&A Racing Norfolk Harbor 13.1 - November 21st
As with all races and training teams, VCF reserves the right to cancel this training event (with a refund) if sign-ups do not reach 130 registered runners.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact: Frankie Gerloff 804-307-6405
Events
Weather
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
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashland Hanover Co Muni Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
227,595
as of 2023
City Elevation
60 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at VCF 2027 Summer Training Team- Starting June 1st, 2027, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
9
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
VCF 2027 Summer Training Team- Starting June 1st, 2027
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