Appomattox River Greenway 10k
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Event overview
The Appomattox River Greenway 5k & 10k takes place on June 14, 2026. The event offers these distances:
- 5k
- 10k
Points from the races count toward the organizer's Year-Long 5k, 10k, and Back of the Pack series, and toward the Spring Series. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend in person.
The venue is Appomattox River Greenway, 401 E Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
Course and race details
The course is a paved trail along the Appomattox River with minor elevation changes. The 10k course has five water stations at about miles 1.3, 1.8, 3.1, 4.4 and 4.9; the 5k course has two water stations at about miles 1.3 and 1.8. Gatorade will be available at some stations. Port-a-johns are onsite.
The event is chip timed. Runners receive a finisher's medal and a technical (Dri-FIT) event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for registrations before June 3. Registration fees listed by the organizer are: 5k $30 (then $35 after May 31), 10k $45 (then $50 after May 31); fees increase on race day. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered. Live results will be posted online and a QR code at the race will show immediate results. Awards are given to the top 3 men and women overall and to age-group placings. The race benefits Rikki's Refuge, a multi-species refuge focused on animal rescue, spay/neuter promotion, humane education, and land conservation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.