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
Net Drop/km
+0.95 m
Separation
2.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
VA25002RT · Expires 2035 · River City Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:11:02
10:00/mi
Winning Time
1:10:20
5:22/mi
Finishers (2026)
1,775
States Represented
26 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:53:14
MEDIAN
2:11:02
SLOWER 25%
2:31:45
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
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