Wood River Run 2025

  • Date Sat 26th April 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Richmond, Virginia
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the Wood River Run 2025 on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, in the picturesque Richmond, Virginia! This vibrant 5k fun run is not only an exciting event for participants of all ages but also a meaningful tribute to the late Christian Wood, a talented kayaker who tragically lost his life in 2018. This special race supports multiple causes including the Friends of the James River Park and the Christian Wood Scholarship Fund, which provides underprivileged children with the opportunity to attend Passages Adventure Camp.

The course will take you through some of the most scenic spots in the James River Park System, including the beloved Pony Pasture Rapids, making it perfect for families, friends, and furry companions alike! Participants can look forward to a completion medal and prizes for the top two racers in each age group. While t-shirts will be available for purchase this year, you can still proudly support the scholarship fund with every sale. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to honor Christian’s legacy while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors. Sign up today and be part of this heartfelt community event!

Organiser's Description

THE CAUSE- This roughly 5k fun run is being held to honor the memory of Christian Wood, a talented young kayaker who lost his life while paddling on the James River in 2018. The proceeds from this race will be used to fund the work of Friends of the James River Park (jamesriverpark.org [https://runsignup.com/jamesriverpark.org]), the Christian Wood Scholarship Fund to send underprivileged kids to Passages Adventure Camp, and the programming of the JRPS Education Department. Friends of the James River Park is the largest nonprofit support group for the James River Park System. Our mission is to protect, expand, and enhance the Park.

This is the fifth year of this event in memory of Christian Wood. Christian was a senior at Trinity, an elite kayaker, and a regular counselor and instructor at Passages. A talented student and amateur filmmaker, he found his joy in the rapids and whitewater of the James River. In 2018, despite his kayaking skills and protective gear, he lost his life in a tragic accident in a hydraulic on the James. We hope that youll join us for this fun event, and help us honor Christian's memory by expanding educational opportunities and helping improve our James River Park System. Please sign up to race or make a donation today!

2025 CHANGES- The race this year will be pretty much the same as it has been in previous years. The only real change is that t-shirts will be available for purchase as an option for those who want them, rather than automatically included with race registration like in previous years. Race participants will receive a completion medal, and the top two racers in each age group will receive additional prizes.

100% of t-shirt sales will go to the Christian Wood Scholarship Fund, which is one of the causes that benefits from this race. T-Shirts can be purchased through the FOJRP Bonfire site here- RACE T-SHIRT LINK [https://www.bonfire.com/wood-river-run-2025-t-shirts-1/]

THE COURSE- This family-friendly 5k run/walk will take participants on through some of the James River Park System's most scenic and accessible views. One of the most popular swimming and sunbathing spots in the JRPS, Pony Pasture Rapids receives almost a quarter of a million visitors annually. The main entrance is located off Riverside Drive two miles east of the Huguenot Bridge. The specific course route is still being established, and participants should expect to be on some road, trail, and gravel path elements.

Well-behaved leashed dogs and off-road capable strollers are welcome, particularly if you are walking! Dogs must be leashed, with no exceptions, and we ask that extra care be taken to ensure that leashes do not present a tripping hazard to other participants. We want you to be able to include your furry friends, and it has to be done in a way that does not impact other race attendees. Part of the course will be along an active roadway, which is something you might need to be aware of when planning whether or not you are comfortable bringing your dog.

Races

  • 5k Run or Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Wood River Run 2025 Medal

    Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

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Pony Pasture Park, Richmond, 23225, VA, United States

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