Name: SpeakUp5k
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Located in Byrd Park in downtown Richmond, Barker Field is the perfect place to bring your best friend for a day of fun and socializing with other dogs.

Barker Field Dog Park

Featuring lakes, picnic shelters, tennis courts and summer pedal-boat rides

Byrd Park

Open air Cafe style beer bar and market with 12 taps of your favorite craft beers.

Cask Café

When you step into Carytown Indian Cuisine, you’re not just entering a restaurant; you’re stepping into a sensory journey. Our decor reflects the rustic charm of India, with earthy colors, intricate patterns, and soft, traditional music setting the perfect mood for your dining experience.

Carytown Indian Cuisine

This ice-cream shop and cafe was recently remodeled and has a large window overlooking Cary Street. Homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors, including espresso Oreo, chocolate and pear sorbet. Also stop in for a panini and homemade soups.

Bev's Homemade Ice Cream

Thai cuisine with favorites such as drunken noodles, pad thai and wild pork.

Mom's Siam

Vietnamese and French small plates using organic ingredients.

Sen Organic Small Plate

Sushi bar with half-off deal every Monday to Thursday from 5-7 pm. Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays.

Momotaro Sushi

A Neighborhood New York Style Slice Shoppe

Zorch Pizza

Lolita's is a restaurant inspired by the women, who through generations instilled in us the love of Mexican culture and food. Lolitas is a space where we can embody & celebrate the traditions passed down to us. As first generation Mexican-Americans we are proud to present a new concept to Mexican dining while still being true to our ancestral food.

Lolita's

Bringing rich tonkotsu style ramen to Carytown! Handmade gyoza and buns, gluten free/vegan options.

Hai Y'all

Pho restaurant in Richmond’s Carytown serving classic Vietnamese noodle dishes

Pho Luca's

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



Sports Richmond, VA

RVA's biggest celebration of teen mental health! The SpeakUp5k was a vision created by Cameron. It is held annually in Richmond at Byrd Park, along with an option to participate virtually from anywhere in the world! It's an experience full of hope, light, and positivity for all ages and abilities. Participants encounter fun zones along the course along with the iconic Quote Alley, featuring quotes taken directly from Cameron’s journals.

SpeakUp5k

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