Capitol Run (Club Contract Run)

OnTheSquareVA is a series of activities designed to get state employees up and moving and enjoying Capitol Square while engaging with their coworkers. To find out more about OnTheSquareVA and other OnTheSquareVA programs, please visit: the OnTheSquareVA website or the OnTheSquareVA Facebook page

The 3-mile group run will start and finish at the entrance to the Capitol Visitor's Center (10^th and Bank Streets). Runners and walkers will head south on 10^th Street to Brown's Island, cross the James River on the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge, follow the flood wall to the 14^th Street Bridge, cross the river to Shockhoe Slip, and turn on Bank Street to end at the Visitor Center.

Water will be available only at the start/finish area during the cooler months. Please carry your own fluids if you need hydration mid-run.

Please wear a reflective or high-visibility vest or clothing and/or wear a headlamp or other light source to help drivers see you as we run on downtown streets at sunrise.

In consideration of the safety of all participants, the following are not allowed on the course during the group run: 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 on this run. To enjoy all that our run has to offer and for the safety of all participants, RRRC encourages a headphone-free environment during the Capitol Run.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY. BE ALERT, WATCH FOR TRAFFIC AND PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS.

Parking can be found nearby at the following:

Meters -- A limited number of metered public parking spaces (2 hours) are located on the west side of 10^th Street, between Main and Bank Streets; on Bank Street, between Governor and 14^th Streets; on the south side of Main Street, between 9^th and 12^th Streets; and on 12^th Street between Main and Bank Streets. 

Lots and Decks -- Paid parking lots and garages are located nearby on 8^th and Grace Street and 7^th and Marshall Streets. Downloadable maps of nearby parking lots and decks are available.

These group runs will occur rain or shine. Make your own best decision about participating if the weather on the morning of a run is not to your liking.

We will cancel the group run if there is lightning in the downtown area at the start of the run or if the downtown area will be under one of the following National Weather Service advisories or warnings at the start of the run: High Wind Advisory, Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, or Flood Warning. We will send an email to all registered runners announcing any cancellation. Check your email before heading out that morning if the weather conditions/forecasts are unfavorable.