Cap Trail Summer Challenge
- Date Fri 22nd May 2026 - Mon 7th September 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $29.62
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an invigorating summer adventure at the Cap Trail Summer Challenge, taking place from May 22 to September 7, 2026, in the beautiful city of Richmond, Virginia! This exciting event invites participants to embrace the great outdoors by running, walking, biking, skating, handcycling, or even dancing along the stunning Virginia Capital Trail. With three distance goals to choose from, you can aim to conquer all 51.7 miles of the trail, double your challenge to 103.4 miles, or go for an ambitious 568.7 miles in honor of the trail’s 11th birthday.
No matter which distance you choose, the challenge is designed to be fun and flexible, allowing you to complete your miles at your own pace and on your own terms. Join us in celebrating the joys of movement and nature while making lasting memories throughout the summer months. Plus, those who complete their challenge will earn a special finisher’s t-shirt to commemorate their achievement! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation while enjoying a healthy and active summer. Register before the price increases on July 1st and share your journey on social media with #CAPTRAILCHALLENGE!
No matter which distance you choose, the challenge is designed to be fun and flexible, allowing you to complete your miles at your own pace and on your own terms. Join us in celebrating the joys of movement and nature while making lasting memories throughout the summer months. Plus, those who complete their challenge will earn a special finisher’s t-shirt to commemorate their achievement! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation while enjoying a healthy and active summer. Register before the price increases on July 1st and share your journey on social media with #CAPTRAILCHALLENGE!
Organiser's Description
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._
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._
Races
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Conquer the Capital Trail: 51.7 Miles
Incl. $2.62 Fee & Challenge Finisher T-Shirt
$29.62
OPENS 22 MAYParticipants 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
Incl. $2.62 Fee & Challenge Finisher T-Shirt
$29.62
OPENS 22 MAYTriple 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
Incl. $2.62 Fee & Challenge Finisher T-Shirt
$29.62
OPENS 22 MAYHappy 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!
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