Date

March 8, 2025

Location

University of Richmond

Cost

$50 – $105

Deferrals

You may defer your registration from the 2025 Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5k to the 2026 event until February 21. Deferred registrations may not be transferred to another person. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances. The fees to defer a registration are:

Through February 21: $20 fee for Half / $10 fee for 5k

No deferrals will be allowed after February 21, 2025. The deferral may be used only for the 2026 event. You may only defer an entry once (i.e., if you deferred your 2024 entry to 2025, you will not be able to defer it again in 2025 to 2026).

For instructions on how to defer your entry, click here or email us.

Switching Races Policy

The deadline to transfer your race distance is Wednesday, March 5 at 11:59 pm or before the race reaches capacity, whichever comes first. There is a $10 distance transfer fee when transferring from the half marathon to the 5k. The fee to move from the 5k to the half marathon is $10 + the difference in event price at the time of the transfer. Email [email protected] to complete switches from the 5k to Half Marathon.

Virtual Switches

You may switch to or from the virtual event to the in-person event at no cost.

If you would like to switch events, please follow these steps: Sign into RunSignUp > Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer Event > Choose New Event. If you have any issues you can email [email protected]. Switches will be allowed up until race morning unless your intended distance has reached capacity.

Cancellation Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a race cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate. Race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else. Anyone found participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future Sports Backers events.

Rules

  • This race is conducted under the rules of USATF and the Road Runners Club of America.
  • In consideration of the safety of all participants, IN-LINE SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES, HANDCYCLES, OR ANIMALS ON LEASHES will not be allowed on the course.
  • Strollers, Baby Joggers, Baby Carriers are not allowed on the course.
  • Once received, entries are non-refundable. Entries may not be transferred or given to another person. See above for additional policies.
  • The Half Marathon has a minimum age of 12; The 5k has a minimum age of 6 on or before race day.

 

FAQs

Questions? We’ve got answers! Check out the FAQs for everything you need to know about the Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k, from race day logistics to course details and more.

What’s the parking situation?

There is ample free parking available on the U of R campus. You will need to decide whether you prefer to park near the start line or finish festival area—they are located about 1/2 mile apart. View the Virginia Credit Union River City Half Start/Finish & Parking Map >

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Are there Course Time Limits

The Virginia Credit Union River City Half has a 3.5 hour time limit. The River City 5k has a 1.5 hour time limit.