2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K
Expected Race Date
~Oct 2026
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Richmond, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- around October 2026 (expected)
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
CHECK OUT THE 2025 PARTICIPANT GUIDE! Everything you need to know about this Saturday's race can be found inside this guide, including course details, runner perks, schedule, parking, local discounts, and more! Online registration will close at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 23rd. Walk-Up Registration will be available during Packet Pick-Up on Friday, October 24th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Lucky Road Run Shop (1601 Willow Lawn Dr #838, Richmond, VA 23230) and on Saturday, October 25th from 6:30 - 9:00 AM at the Wharf St lot (3101 Wharf St, Richmond, VA 23223). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The colors, the crisp air, the cooler temperatures... Fall is the perfect time to get outside! Let's celebrate the season by running or walking on the scenic Virginia Capital Trail the morning of Saturday, October 25th! Join the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation and Dominion Energy for a 10-mile or 5k race, run, or walk. A prote…
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K?
The 2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around October 2026 (expected).
Where does the 2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K take place?
It takes place in Richmond, Virginia.
What distances does the 2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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