Richmond's historic waterfront transforms into a tribute to American industrial resilience at the Victory 2026 Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on February 28, 2026, where the Craneway Pavilion's WWII shipbuilding legacy inspires contemporary runners along the same shores that once launched 142 Victory vessels. This flat, fast San Francisco Bay Trail course offers panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Mount Tamalpais while maintaining direct connection to the site's Ford Assembly Plant past—where thousands converted automotive production to military vehicle manufacturing during wartime mobilization. More than scenic racing, this event channels the determined spirit of homefront workers into modern athletic pursuit, honoring their contribution through every mile traversed.
With staggered 8:00-8:30 AM starts for standard participants and an exclusive 7:30 AM hiker division accommodating four-hour-plus half marathon completions, Victory 2026 democratizes distance achievement while maintaining competitive integrity through professional chip timing and five-year age group awards. Custom finisher medals and cotton/tech shirt options commemorate participation in an event that proves Richmond's most meaningful routes are those that physically and historically connect past perseverance to present accomplishment.
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 10km
Type — Running
08:00
$79.11
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 5km
Type — Running
08:00
$69.50
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 21km
Type — Running
08:00
$98.33
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Richmond.
Though it was a booming industrial center during World War II, the subsequent decades were not kind to Richmond, California. Its thriving shipyards gave way to blight, and a reputation for violent crime kept visitors away. But in the 21st century crime has gone down, and a revitalization has begun. Richmond still isn't on any tourism shortlists, but its historic sites, nature, and strategic location between the East Bay and Marin County do attract some interest to this often-overlooked part of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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