Virginia · 5K
River City 5K
River City 5K is a 5K event held in Danville, Virginia. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Danville, VA
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Danville, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- danvillerunner.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the River City 5K
39th Annual River City 5K Run/Walk. Flat and fast, combination of street & paved park trail. Special pricing for 19 and under ($10) . This years race begins at 215 Main St., Danville, VA 24541. This is an out and back course starting and finishing on MLK Bridge. The flat course will run along the beautiful paved Riverwalk Trail by the Dan River. THIS IS A CHIP TIMED RACE. ALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON GUN TIMES. Timing will be conducted by Blue Ridge Timing, Lynchburg, Virginia. Register by…
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River City 5K: common questions
- When is the River City 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the River City 5K held?
- In Danville, Virginia.
- What distances does the River City 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the River City 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the River City 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the River City 5K start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the River City 5K?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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