2011's rainy race day will be one to remember!
Thanks for joining us and raising funds for two great causes!
We'll see you next year, Saturday,
October 27, 2012.
T-Shirts For Sale!
City Point 5K River Run & Walk 100% Polyester Dry Release Mesh Shirts will be sold at the Package Pick up on Friday, October 28th and the day of the race on October 29th for $20. We will have various men and women sizes but a limited quantity.
Join the Run/Walk that’s Twice the Fun!
Are you looking for a way to get in shape and celebrate fall? Join the City Point 5k River Run & Walk on Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at 9:00 a. m. in downtown Hopewell. Dress in your favorite Halloween costume or just slip on your walking or running shoes and take to the streets. Prizes will be given to best costume!
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Register online and sign up for a seven-week training course for participants 12 years old and older. Provided by the YMCA of Greater Richmond, the training course begins Saturday, September 10th. You will be able to choose between training on Wednesday or Saturdays when you register. Registration is $30 for both training and race registration. If you would like to train and not participate in the race the cost is $10.00. Everyone that participates in the training will receive a free t-shirt!
Don't Go It Alone
Grab some friends from your neighborhood, work, club, military company or church and form a 5k team. Name your team and compete for the top three prizes. Winning scores will be determined by averaging the top three finishing times of team members. Teams must register in person or by mail to Hopewell Recreation & Parks 100 West City Point Road, Hopewell, VA 23860. Limit five participants per team.
We've Got Your Number
Pick up your participant packet, which includes your bib number with embedded timing chip and t-shirt at the John Randolph Foundation on Friday, October 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A photo ID is required to pick up your participant packet. Packets may be picked up for another pre-registered participant if a copy of the other participant’s photo ID is provided. Parents may pick up a child’s packet without an ID.
Parking Map - View the Map
The Route to Take - View the Map
The City Point 5k River Run & Walk begins on Poythress Street in downtown Hopewell at the SunTrust parking lot on Saturday, October 29, at 9:00 a.m. The 5k course is flat, out and back, and includes a scenic run along the Appomattox River and passes several historic areas of City Point. It splits every mile and water is appropriately placed at 1 1/2 miles. The course ends in front of SunTrust Bank at the corner of Main and Poythress Streets with a visual display of the finish line. The City Point 5k River Run/Walk route has been certified by U.S.A. Track & Field.
Crossing the Finish Line
For all of the race enthusiasts out there, record time to beat… 14:56 achieved in 2009!At the finish line, an awards ceremony will be held to celebrate everyone’s accomplishments. Medals will be presented to the top finishers. Prizes will also be given for the best costumes.
