Run the River Ultra - Half Marathon

December 5th, 2026 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.