Start the New Year with Richmond Road Runners Club's First Day 5K. The race will be held in person at ACAC- Midlothian on Sunday, January 1st, 2024, at 11:00 am. The Kids Run will take place at 11:45 am. A virtual option will also take place from Friday, December 30th, through Monday, January 2nd.
RRRC First Day 5K is an RRRC Grand Prix (GP) event for 2024.
Giveaway:
Awards (in-person race only):
5K Registration: RRRC members - $15 plus processing fee; non-members - $20 plus processing fee.
Virtual 5K Registration: RRRC members - $15 plus processing fee; non-members - $20 plus processing fee.
Kids Run: Registration is free, but there is an option to add on a pair of running socks for $7.
Any discounts will be applied at check out.
Refund Policy: All entry fees and processing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions. Registrations cannot be deferred to a later race. Bib numbers are not transferrable. In the event of postponements or cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there will be no refunds.
The 5K course is fast and flat through the Roxshire neighborhood. You'll have no problem setting your 5K personal best for 2023.
One cup-less water stop will support runners at about mile 2 and mile 2.5 on the course.
This is a road race conducted under the rules of USATF and RRCA. In consideration of the safety of all participants, the following are not allowed on the course during the race: baby joggers, baby strollers, animals on or off leash, skateboards, inline or roller skates, or bicycles. The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, RRRC encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of the First Day 5K.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY. BE ALERT, WATCH FOR TRAFFIC & PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS, COURSE MARSHALS, AND POLICE.
Pre-Race Check-In and Bib Pick Up
Friday, December 30 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm @ Lucky Road Run Shop at Willow Lawn Shopping Center
Race Day - Check-in and bib pick up is 9:00 - 10:45 AM inside ACAC Midlothian.
There is a $5.00 fee for replacing a lost or forgotten bib and chip on race day.
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