Rocketts Landing Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K

Course details are tentative and subject to change. The 10 Miler course starts and finishes on Nicholson Street near the Stone Brewing Tap Room. Runners first head north on the Cap Trail to a turnaround under the I-95 bridges. The course then heads south passing Stone Brewing and Rockets Landing and continues on the Cap Trail as it parallels Route 5 (around mile 3.5). Runners will cross the highway at the intersection of Route 5 and the Osborne Turnpike and then cross Route 5 again around mile 5.5. Both highway crossings will have a police presence. The turnaround is just after mile 6.0. Runners reverse the route to the finish at Stone Brewing. The course has 260 feet of elevation gain. The only major climb starts after mile 3 with about 140 feet of uphill over the next mile. Runners get to enjoy the downhill on the return trip starting at about mile 8.

Water stops will be available at the following approximate locations: stop #1 at the 0.75 and 1.5 mile points; stop #2 at the 3.5 and 8.5 mile points; and stop #3 at the 5.0 and 7.0 mile points. Sports drinks, water and snacks will be provided after the races. A portable toilet will be available at stop #2 or stop #3.

Course details are tentative and subject to change. The 5K course starts and finishes on Nicholson Street near the Stone Brewing Tap Room. Runners first head north on the Cap Trail to a turnaround under the I-95 bridges at about 1.25 miles. The course then heads south passing Stone Brewing to the 5K turnaround at Rockets Landing. Runners reverse the route to the finish at Stone Brewing. The course is relatively flat with less than 60 feet of elevation gain.

A water stop will be available for runners at the 0.75 and 1.5 mile points on the course. Sports drinks, water and snacks will be provided after the races. 

You will be sharing the Virginia Capital Trail with cyclists, runners, and walkers who are not participating in the races. 

Know these rules of multi-use trail etiquette:

• Be respectful and alert
• Stay to the right, pass on the left, and give audible warnings
• Obey all trail and road signs
• Use safe speeds, slow down in congested areas
• Pull off the trail when stopped 

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY.  While the course is on the Virginia Capital Trail, there are several road/street crossings. Be alert, watch for traffic, and pay attention to your fellow runners, course marshals, and police officers.

This is a running race conducted under the rules of USATF and RRCA. In consideration of the safety of all participants, race participants are not allowed to have the following on the course during the race: baby joggers, baby strollers, headphones, 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 Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K.

Runners must be 9 years old or older to participate in the Cap Trail 10 Miler and 5 years old or older to participate in the Cap Trail 5K.

Registration Fees

Cap Trail 10 Miler

• Price through September 14 @ 11:59 PM: $35 plus processing fee; RRRC members - $30 plus processing fee
• Then until October 24 @ 11:59 PM: $40 plus processing fee; RRRC members - $35 plus processing fee
• October 25 & 26: $45 plus processing fee; RRRC members - $40 plus processing fee

Cap Trail 5K

• Price through September 14 @ 11:59 PM: $20 plus processing fee; RRRC members - $15 plus processing fee
• Then until October 24 @ 11:59 PM: $25 plus processing fee; RRRC members - $20 plus processing fee
• October 25 & 26: $30 plus processing fee; RRRC members - $25 plus processing fee

Youth pricing: For both the 10 Miler and 5K, the price for runners 5-12 years of age is $5 plus processing fee during the entire registration period. Youth runners will not get a race shirt, but may add a shirt to their registration for $8.00 through October 3 @ 11:59 PM.

Any discounts will be applied at check out.

Race Day & Packet Pick Up Registration: Registration will be available at packet pick up and on race day. Payment is by credit card only: cash or check will not be accepted.

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.

Race Shirts 

• Short sleeve technical race shirts are guaranteed to runners (age 13 and older) who register for the 10 Miler and 5K before Thursday, October 3 at 11:59 PM. You are bound to the size that you select. We do not guarantee the perfect fit or color.
• Runners who register after October 3 will be able to select a shirt size during registration until the supply is gone. Size options may be limited. You may be able to exchange your shirt for an unclaimed race shirt of a different size after the conclusion of the race, while the supply of different size shirts lasts.
• A runner who is unable to select a shirt during registration will not get a shirt at packet pick up. You may be able to get an unclaimed race shirt after the conclusion of the race, while the supply of different size shirts lasts.
• Runners may select a "no shirt" option, which will serve as an added donation to the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.  

Complimentary Beverage

• Registered runners 21 years of age and older will receive a ticket for one (1) beer of your choice.
• Registered runners under age 21 and those who prefer a non-alcoholic beverage will receive a ticket for one (1) non-alcoholic beverage.

Awards

• The race will be chip-timed by Richmond Road Runners Club.
• Awards for top finishers in the 10 Miler and the 5K are gift certificates to the first, second and third place male and female finishers in the following categories: overall; open (age up to 39); masters (age 40-49); and grand masters (age 50+). The top three finishers in each age group will receive ribbons. 
• Results will be posted after completion of the race on this website (Results menu tab) and the RRRC Results website.

Packet Pick Up (bib number, timing chip and shirt) will be:

• Friday, October 25: time and location to be announced later
• Saturday (race day), October 26: starting at 8:00 AM @ Stone Brewing Tap Room

There is a $5 fee for replacing a lost or forgotten bib/chip on race day.