Run the River Ultra - December 5th
Participants can choose from 3 distances :
Half Marathon
50K
51.7 Mile
Spots are very limited, so registration will be capped to keep the event small. There are no race bibs and no official timing.
Your registration also includes a custom Run the River Ultra merchandise item, with details to be announced.
Runners will travel west along the Virginia Capital Trail, all finishing at mile marker 51.7 at Low Line Beginning ( Dock St and N 17th St).
Each distance will start at the following locations. Runners are responsible for their own transportation.
Half Marathon - 3978 New Market Rd, Richmond, VA 23231 (Henricopolis Soil & Water District building)
50K - 10740 Courthouse Rd, Charles City, VA 23030 (Virginia Capital Trail Parking Lot)
51.7 Mile - Virginia Capital Trail Start, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (Jamestown Beach parking lot)
For each starting point, you can also click on this Google Maps Link
A portion of proceeds and optional donations will support the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 83.2K
Type — Cycling
06:00
$50.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — Aid Station Volunteer
Type — Cycling
06:00
$0.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 83.2K
Type — Cycling
06:00
$0.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Cycling
10:30
$45.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Cycling
15:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Williamsburg.
Learn more about the host city, Williamsburg.
Williamsburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It had a population of 15,425 at the 2020 census. Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is in the northern part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is bordered by James City County on the west and south and York County on the east.
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