Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k is a running race on March 6, 2027 in Richmond, VA, with entry fees from $35 to $80.
- Date
- March 6, 2027 (227 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k gives you a chance to celebrate Richmond beyond the downtown city streets. Watch nature wake from its winter slumber and take in the early signs of spring in Virginia as you run over and along the James River, through well-established neighborhoods and outdoor gems like Pony Pasture. You’ll not only accomplish a personal goal but will also support Sports Backers nonprofit goal of building a vibrant community. Join us!
Events
Weather
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
56°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Richmond, VA
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
227
Days to train
- Race
- Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
- Date
- March 6, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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.
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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
Mar 6, 2027