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!
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$30.00
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
00:00
$75.00
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$75.00
Mar 06, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:20
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Richmond.
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Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Richmond has a population of 227,000 (2020) and the adjacent counties of Henrico and Chesterfield combine to create a local population of more than 1.3 million people.
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