Cap Trail Summer Challenge
About the Event
Conquer the long, sunny days and join us outside for the Cap Trail Summer Challenge!
Choose a distance goal and run, walk, bike, skate, handcycle, or dance your way on the Virginia Capital Trail to an awesome and active summer! You can...
- Aim to complete all 51.7 miles of the Virginia Capital Trail. Whether all at once or a mile at a time, this Challenge is about passing each and every mileage post on the Virginia Capital Trail.
- Double down for 103.4 miles. You still need to pass every mile post on the VCT, but the other miles can be completed wherever you like! Of course you can keep it all on our wonderful Trail (not that we're biased or anything).
- Go for 568.7 miles. Random number? Not at all! In honor of the Cap Trail's upcoming 11th birthday, this is 11 times the length of the Trail. Again, aside from passing every mile post at least once, where you log the rest of these miles is up to you.
While you do need to complete all of the Virginia Capital Trail in its entirety (passing each mile post at least once) for each Challenge, this will be on the honor system. But why wouldn't you want to see the whole Trail?
Complete your miles between May 22nd and September 7th, submitting your results on your RunSignUp profile (result submission will stay open for 48 hours after the challenge ends). There will be a $5 price bump on July 1st, and September 7th is the last day to register. September 9th is the final day to log your mile results. Those who complete their Summer Challenge will receive a finisher's t-shirt indicating the number of miles they conquered!
Share your Summer experience on social media with #CapTrailChallenge
All proceeds benefit the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation.
If you donate at least $100 DURING REGISTRATION, $27 will be deducted from your registration fee.
If you start a FUNDRAISER that reaches $100, you will be refunded your registration fee.
Join fellow runners on May 22, 2026 for the Cap Trail Summer Challenge. It's a fantastic Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Richmond.
Races Offered
Running
Conquer the Capital Trail: 51.7 miles
Participants will stroll, powerwalk, jog, run, skate, ride, skip, hop, or moonwalk to complete each of the 51.7 miles of the Virginia Capital Trail! Once you've submitted your completion of every one of the miles on the Trail, you'll earn a T-Shirt commemorating your achievement!
There and Back Again: 103.4 miles
Triple digit summer! Move for 103.4 miles, the length of a round-trip on the Capital Trail (including all 51.7 miles of the Trail), and when you've finished, you'll you'll earn a T-Shirt commemorating your achievement!
Birthday Challenge: 568.7 miles
Happy 11th birthday to the Virginia Capital Trail! Spend your summer celebrating by completing the trail 11 times for a total of 568.7 miles (including all 51.7 miles of the Capital Trail). When you're done, you'll you'll earn a T-Shirt commemorating your achievement!
About Richmond
Cap Trail Summer Challenge takes place in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
Nearby Events
Memorial Day 5K Virtual Run - Richmond
Amazing Tails Scavenger Hunt 2026
Katie's Partner Race
The Big Run 5k presented by Fleet Feet & Brooks
Memorial Day 5K Virtual Run - Richmond
Amazing Tails Scavenger Hunt 2026
Katie's Partner Race