Virginia Credit Union River City Half & River City 5k
Race Date
Mar 6, 2027
Location
Richmond, VA
The Experience
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Technical Long-Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23173
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.95 m
Separation
2.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
VA25002RT · River City Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite823 years running
~3,226 finishers a year
growing or steady
27% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 25 states
winner 1:10:20
typical high 59°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,789 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,789
Median time
2:11:04
Latest turnout
1,778
States
44
Turnout by year
2024–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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