Name: Cap Trail Classic
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24

Visitors are urged to begin their park visit at the National Park Service Civil War Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works. The Center offers exhibits and audio-visual programs that introduce the story of Richmond during the Civil War and the battlefields and related sites that surround the city. Park staff will answer questions and provide information to help you make the best use of your time.

Richmond National Battlefield Park Visitor Center

The inscription on the granite plaque at the base of the miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty explains its orgins: With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicated this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary Crusade to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty 1950

Mini Statue of Liberty

Upscale pub grub. Late-night service, open mic nights, and live music.

Poe's Pub

Richmond's landmark eatery, established 1989, is one of Richmond's most unusual and welcoming spots for a cozy dinner or a quick tasty lunch. Housed in an old 'diner' in Richmond's Tobacco Row/Church Hill historic district, Millie's is a comfortable, friendly place....lunch is frequented by local ad agencies, the downtown business crowd, tourists, and locals....dinner is much-loved by loyal locals, neighbors in Church Hill and Shockoe, out of town business visitors and young professionals. A warm, inviting atmosphere, a tiny open kitchen, creative cuisine, knowledgeable staff and an ever-changing menu are hallmarks of Millie's and have given it an amazing national reputation for twenty five years now. An international, diverse and moderately priced wine list adds to Millie's assets and while you enjoy a nice bottle, you can even dial up some great music on their vintage table side jukeboxes. Vintage atmosphere, modern food and comfort set Millie's apart from the rest! Millie's is famous for their bustling weekend brunches on Saturday and Sundays, it's a must for any visitor who wants to have some fun and great creative brunch fare! www.milliesdiner.com

Millie's Diner

The result of a public/private partnership, landscapes in Great Shiplock Park and the Low Line have been transformed into inviting and exciting public green space. Concerned citizens lead the efforts through a group known as Capital Trees. Most recent efforts have created a linear park along a critically important but neglected stretch of the Kanawha Canal and Virginia Capital Trail. Now dubbed the “Low Line”, with a nod to New York City’s High Line, the site connects a recently enhanced Great Shiplock Park (GSP) with Richmond’s much-loved Canal Walk. The great lock, built between 1850-1854, connected the James River with the Richmond Dock, completing the James River and Kanawha Canal system that bypassed seven miles of falls and continued 197 miles through Virginia’s western mountain ranges. This park is the lowest of historic Kanawha Canal locks with an interpretive display.It also offers great fishing off Chapel Island.

Great Shiplock Park and the Low Line

Chimborazo Park lies in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood. Richmond acquired the land for the park in 1874. The Richmond National Battlefield Park Association moved its headquarters to Chimborazo Park in 1958. The park was once the location of the Chimborazo Hospital, the largest Confederate hospital during the Civil War.

Chimborazo Park

Honey Baked Bee! Small local bakery in RVA that uses local honey in dessert and breakfast pastries!

Honey Baked Bee

Authentic Philly cheese steaks in the heart of RVA!

Str8 Out of Philly

Mid-Atlantic seafood, influenced by the Chesapeake Bay & foodways of Virginia.

Alewife

Located at Stony Run Drive and Williamsburg Road in Richmond’s East End, this 40 acre park is home to the city’s only BMX race track, which serves as the home track for Richmond BMX, an affiliate of the National Bicycle League. A park that draws diverse activities, it is also a favorite of disc golf fans (much like Bryan Park) for its 18-hole disc golf course. In addition, the park’s horse shoe pits are the site of regular activity and many tournaments. The Gillies Creek Park Foundation is working with the City of Richmond on future plans to develop the park to connect a series of new and existing parks in an unprecedented urban greenway that will link Richmond neighborhoods to the nearby riverfront, Tobacco Row, the Virginia Capital Trail and the restored canal.

Gillies Creek Park

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

Join the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation on Saturday, October 24, for the Cap Trail Classic! With multiple distances for various fitness levels, choose from a Half Marathon, 10-Mile, 5K or 1-Mile (12 & under Mummy Mile), then celebrate at the Finish Line Party Zone with music, cold beer, local vendors, and special awards. You’ll also find Party Pacers and Cheer Stations along the course, brought to you by our 2026 Charity Partner, We Off the Couch.  
  
Whether you're racing for a personal record or for the first time, running in costume, or simply soaking up the festive fall atmosphere, there's a distance race for you. Expect scenic miles, top-finisher prizes, finisher medals, and plenty of fun along the Virginia Capital Trail. Not a runner or walker? Check out our volunteer opportunities!  
  
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