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Cap2Cap

location_city Virginia Capital Trail

location_on Virginia

flag United States

calendar_today 01 May, 2026 – 31 May, 2026

directions_bike Cycling

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About the Event

Cap2Cap is back for its 21st year and will take place on Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, 2026!


Cap2Cap is the annual bike ride fundraiser event for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.  It's a celebration of cycling and community on the Virginia Capital Trail (VCT)!  The ride features four distances: Century (100 miles), Half (50 miles), Quarter (25 miles), a 7-mile Family Fun Ride, as well as a 2-Day and Virtual option.

 

Start and finish whenever and wherever you like to ride along the Virginia Capital Trail.  Not sure where to start? Check out these suggested routes! 
Enjoy the Party Zones at Chickahominy Riverfront Park on Friday or at Dorey Park on Saturday.  Riders will be supported by five Rest Stops over the 51.7-mile Trail and will receive Cap2Cap merchandise, lunch, a beverage ticket, coupons, and more!

 

Register to support the Trail you love and enjoy a day (or two!) celebrating by cycling such an incredible resource!
Walk-up registration is available at all Packet Pickup locations during the specified hours.
T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after March 10th and sizes may be limited.

Please see the FAQs or view below for all event details.

 

Races Offered

Virtual Cap2Cap

May 01, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Cap2Cap

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Type — Road Cycling

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2-Day Challenge

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 2-Day Challenge

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Type — Road Cycling

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Century Ride

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 100 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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08:00

Family Fun Ride

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 7 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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08:00

Half Century Ride

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 50 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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08:00

Quarter Century Ride

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 25 Miles

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Type — Road Cycling

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Virginia Capital Trail.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.7° / 25.3°
wb_sunny 13.6° / 24.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.5 /
water_drop 70.8%

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