VCF 2027 Winter Running Training Teams
- Date Sat 5th December 2026 - Sat 10th April 2027
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Richmond, Virginia
- Price $80.50
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Participants will enjoy the expansive 38 acres at Willow Lawn for parking and team gatherings, along with access to expertly designed training plans tailored for the 13.1 and 26.2 race distances. With a team of 25 coaches, including nationally certified professionals and seasoned marathoners, you'll receive top-notch guidance and support throughout your training journey. Enjoy benefits like dynamic pre-run stretching, staffed water stops every 4 miles, post-run nutrition, and even free massages! Plus, stay warm with hot coffee and cocoa post-run. Don’t miss the chance to be part of RVA's premier winter marathon training experience!
Organiser's Description
VCF offers training covering all the 2027 13.1 and 26.2 spring races. Comprehensive training plans are provided for Shamrock, One City, Sports Backers' Virginia Credit Union River City Half, and the Boston Marathon, and will be available for all paid participants:
Incredible and safe running routes.
Free excellent new short-sleeved technical team shirt.
25 VCF Coaches with many Nationally Certified in Long-Distance running.
Two VCF coaches (Katherine Zampolin & Gray Gurkin) have run 26.2s in all 50 states.
Lucky Road opens at 6:00 am for warmth on cold Winter Saturdays.
Lucky Road is staffed for all your running needs.
Pre-run team active and dynamic stretching offered.
VCF selected post-run PT assistance and free massages.
Excellent nutritional advice.
Comprehensive strength improvements provided by: Stronghardt Training.-- Coach Miriam Bernhardt
Incredible photography of your run on a designated Saturday.
Free seminars on Nutrition and the Runner's Cardiovascular System.
Staffed water stops every 4 miles for all teams.
Great post-run food amenities all around Willow Lawn.
Hot coffee, cocoa, and bagels are always available post-run.
Feel free to call/email Frankie Gerloff, should you have any questions- 804-307-6405 FrankiegVCF@gmail.com
Races
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2027 Yuengling Shamrock 26.2 Weekend -- March, 21st.
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve for All Registrations
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNhttps://www.shamrockmarathon.com/ VCF Coaching staff exceeds 25 runners, and half the coaching team is Nationally Certified. Besides the detailed training plan you'll receive once you register, many of your coaches will offer customizable running, fitness, nutritional, and strength improvement plans. VCF Coaches are not only the best in RVA, but many of them have run all 50 states, and we have a combined total of over 650 full and half marathons run. We welcome any questions and look forward to helping you achieve your best 13.1 or 26.2 Spring race in 2027 -
2027 Yuengling Shamrock 13.1 Weekend -- March, 21st.
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNhttps://www.shamrockmarathon.com/ VCF Coaching staff exceeds 25 runners, and half the coaching team is Nationally Certified. Besides the detailed training plan you'll receive once you register, many of your coaches will offer customizable running, fitness, nutritional, and strength improvement plans. VCF Coaches are not only the best in RVA, but many of them have run all 50 states, and we have a combined total of over 650 full and half marathons run. We welcome any questions and look forward to helping you achieve your best 13.1 or 26.2 Spring race in 2027. -
2027 Boston Marathon Training -- April,19th
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve for All Registrations
Sat 2nd January 2027 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNhttps://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon -
2027 One City Marathon 26.2 Weekend -- March, 7th
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve for All Registrations
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNhttps://www.onecitymarathon.com/ -
2027 One City Half Marathon 13.1 Weekend -- March 7th.
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve for All Registrations
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNhttps://www.onecitymarathon.com/ -
2027 Virginia Credit Union River City Half 13.1 -- March 6th.
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve for All Registrations
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNhttps://www.sportsbackers.org/event/rivercityhalf/event-schedule/ -
I Just Want to Run on Saturday With VCF Runners.
Incl. $5.50 Fee & VCF Technical Short Sleeve for All Registrations
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$80.50
OPENS 26 JUNVCF Coaching staff exceeds 25 runners, and half the coaching team is Nationally Certified. Besides the detailed training plan you'll receive once you register, many of your coaches will offer customizable running, fitness, nutritional, and strength improvement plans. VCF Coaches are not only the best in RVA, but many of them have run all 50 states, and we have a combined total of over 650 full and half marathons run. We welcome any questions and look forward to helping you achieve your best running fitness goals in 2027.
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