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River City 5K

Danville, United States • 18 Oct 2025

River City 5K in Danville, Virginia, features a flat, fast out-and-back course that starts and finishes on the MLK Bridge at 215 Main St. The 5K is offered as a Run and a Walk and runs along the paved Danville Riverwalk Trail by the Dan River, blending street sections with park paths. It is a chip-timed race with awards based on gun times, timed by Blue Ridge Timing.

A special under-19 price is offered, and there is no day-of-race registration. The event is held in conjunction with the Danville Half Marathon on the same day. Early registrants are guaranteed a shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Danville

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5 km
River City 5k Run
5 km
River City 5k Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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