
From the Organizer
Whether you are excited to jump start your fitness journey or you are ready to up your game by adding some more intense workouts into your training schedule, the YMCA 10k Training Team is for you! You will train with motivational coaches and teammates every Saturday (or Sunday) morning at one of several locations throughout the Richmond Region. Our team of amazing coaches will be with you every step of the way to the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger finish line on April 17. Camaraderie, accountability, fun and so much more awaits!
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
50°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
165 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA 10k Training Team, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
YMCA 10k Training Team
Feb 6, 2027