River City 5K 2026 — Danville, VA

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Danville, VA
Venue
215 Main St.
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
River City 5K Run, River City 5K Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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39th Annual River City 5K Run/Walk. Flat and fast, combination of street & paved park trail. Special pricing for 19 and under ($10) . This years race begins at 215 Main St., Danville, VA 24541. This is an out and back course starting and finishing on MLK Bridge. The flat course will run along the beautiful paved Riverwalk Trail by the Dan River. THIS IS A CHIP TIMED RACE. ALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN BASED ON GUN TIMES. Timing will be conducted by Blue Ridge Timing, Lynchburg, Virginia. Register by 6:00pm Oct. 4th. to guarantee your shirt & size. Some additional shirts will ordered. There is no day-of-race registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is River City 5K 2026 — Danville, VA?

River City 5K 2026 — Danville, VA takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Danville, Virginia.

Where is River City 5K 2026 — Danville, VA held?

River City 5K 2026 — Danville, VA is held at 215 Main St. in Danville, Virginia.

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