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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k is a half marathon and 5K event held in Richmond, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027. About 2,700 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Field size
- ~2,700 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,700 runners
- Course
- 607 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- sportsbackers.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
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!
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Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k: common questions
- When is the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027.
- Where is the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k held?
- In Richmond, Virginia.
- What distances does the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k?
- About 2,700 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 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 Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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