Run the River Ultra
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 3:00 PM, in Williamsburg (Virginia Capital Trail Start). Distances: Half marathon. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
RTRU takes place on December 5th, 2026.
Run the River Ultra is Richmond’s first point-to-point Ultra Marathon. The route travels west on the Virginia Capital Trail, finishing in Richmond, VA at mile marker 51.7. Runners have the option to choose from 3 distances:. Half Marathon. 50K. 51.7 Mile.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
3:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
Virginia Capital Trail Start
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Area: Newport News, Hampton & Williamsburg, Hampton Roads
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
Half marathon
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Opened Aug 11, 2026
Race day in Williamsburg
Weather
55° / 36°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Williamsburg 2 N, VA (4.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:05 AM – 4:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.