Supporting running in the metro Richmond area
Places to Run in Richmond
Here's a partial list of spots to run in Richmond. Use this discussion thread to share your own personal favorites with other club members.
Bear Creek State Park
In Cumberland County off of Rt. 60. Site of Swinging Bridge Trail Run. Many blazed trails.
Bryan Park
A nice park with lake and rolling hills. About 1.5 miles of running on outer course. Great azalea gardens in the Spring.
Canal Walk
A 1.25-mile corridor from the historic Tredegar Iron Works site, just west of 5th Street, to 17th Street on the east.
Cheswick Park
Up to 1-mile exercise trail off of Forrest Ave. next to Koger Center in Henrico.
Deep Run Park
½ and ~ 1-mile trail off of Ridgefield and Gaskins in Henrico.
Henricus Park
“A good place to run is at Henricus Park off Rt 10 going towards Chester. The trail there is wide enough for vehicular traffic. It is almost 4 miles out, mostly dirt with some graveled parts, and marked every .5 mile. So you can get in about an 8 mile run. You find a few walkers, bird watchers, some runners, and some bikers there. A very nice quiet place to run.” Thanx to Christy Gambill for submitting this.
Huguenot Park
Between Robious Rd. and Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield. ¾ mile crushed stone trail in the woods.
Innsbrook Corporate Center
5 K Course 5 K course used for many club races in Henrico.
James River Park - Main Area
The main area has three entrances off Riverside Drive at 43rd Street, Reedy Creek and 22nd Street.
James River Park - Belle Isle
The main access to Belle Isle is by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar Street on the North shore.
James River Park - Pony Pasture
The main access is off of Riverside Drive.
NTELOS 8K Course
Down Broad St. and back from the Capital area. City street running.
Petersberg Battlefield
Petersburg Battlefield, Route 36, adjacent to Ft. Lee. The paved road, with one-way traffic and a bike/run lane, is 3.5 miles long, allowing up to a 7 mile run. There are also over 10 miles of trails, with numerous loops. It is clean, quiet, and relatively traffic free. A one-year family pass is only $15.00. Open dawn to dusk except Federal holidays. Thanks to Don Sutherland for submitting this.
Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield
Cross-country course with many trails.
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Cross-country course with many trails.
Richmond SunTrust Marathon Course
Circuit course around Richmond through many of the best running areas.
Rockwood Park
Rockwood Park on the Southside has some great trails, both paved and unpaved. The paved trail has mile markers. Thanks to Lori Barnes for bring this to the club's attention.
University of Richmond
College campus course with hills.
Xterra Course on the James River
Heavy-duty course along and across the river.
Bear Creek State Park
In Cumberland County off of Rt. 60. Site of Swinging Bridge Trail Run. Many blazed trails.
Bryan Park
A nice park with lake and rolling hills. About 1.5 miles of running on outer course. Great azalea gardens in the Spring.
Canal Walk
A 1.25-mile corridor from the historic Tredegar Iron Works site, just west of 5th Street, to 17th Street on the east.
Cheswick Park
Up to 1-mile exercise trail off of Forrest Ave. next to Koger Center in Henrico.
Deep Run Park
½ and ~ 1-mile trail off of Ridgefield and Gaskins in Henrico.
Henricus Park
“A good place to run is at Henricus Park off Rt 10 going towards Chester. The trail there is wide enough for vehicular traffic. It is almost 4 miles out, mostly dirt with some graveled parts, and marked every .5 mile. So you can get in about an 8 mile run. You find a few walkers, bird watchers, some runners, and some bikers there. A very nice quiet place to run.” Thanx to Christy Gambill for submitting this.
Huguenot Park
Between Robious Rd. and Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield. ¾ mile crushed stone trail in the woods.
Innsbrook Corporate Center
5 K Course 5 K course used for many club races in Henrico.
James River Park - Main Area
The main area has three entrances off Riverside Drive at 43rd Street, Reedy Creek and 22nd Street.
James River Park - Belle Isle
The main access to Belle Isle is by pedestrian footbridge from Tredegar Street on the North shore.
James River Park - Pony Pasture
The main access is off of Riverside Drive.
NTELOS 8K Course
Down Broad St. and back from the Capital area. City street running.
Petersberg Battlefield
Petersburg Battlefield, Route 36, adjacent to Ft. Lee. The paved road, with one-way traffic and a bike/run lane, is 3.5 miles long, allowing up to a 7 mile run. There are also over 10 miles of trails, with numerous loops. It is clean, quiet, and relatively traffic free. A one-year family pass is only $15.00. Open dawn to dusk except Federal holidays. Thanks to Don Sutherland for submitting this.
Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield
Cross-country course with many trails.
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Cross-country course with many trails.
Richmond SunTrust Marathon Course
Circuit course around Richmond through many of the best running areas.
Rockwood Park
Rockwood Park on the Southside has some great trails, both paved and unpaved. The paved trail has mile markers. Thanks to Lori Barnes for bring this to the club's attention.
University of Richmond
College campus course with hills.
Xterra Course on the James River
Heavy-duty course along and across the river.
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Permalink Reply by Amelia Runner on -
Highbridge State Park. I generally run starting in Farmville but there are many locations to park. 30 plus mile trail crosses many counties. Beautiful quiet level country run.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Hearn on -
From my perspective, anywhere there is a road or trail is a good place to run. Some are more scenic or challenging than others, but in the end you are simply putting one foot in front of the other. GPS technology has eliminated the need to stay on measured routes and frees one to travel in any direction they choose.
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Permalink Reply by teddy wu on
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great workout for either novices or intermediates...
@ the Robious Landing Park 23113 -this park has got a playground, restrooms with colored-trail markers and it's great run on a dry day!
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Permalink Reply by Gerry Wolburg on
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Teddy! Are there any group runs there?
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hey GW, if u r interested running w/a group ...how about 530a? monana @ the Y-midlo 3 miles. at this point, we are training for the up coming 1/2 marathon. we run from mon~thurs 515~530 @ Y.
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Permalink Reply by Gerry Wolburg on
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530p sounds better.
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GW, we r done for this week(last run @ the city stadium on sat). wk6 will start on mon. we will be @ the Y -midlo 530a if you r still interested to run with a group. mon 3M, tues 3M...
teddywu.327@gmail.com give me a holler anytime:-)
lastly, did Bill run his race ???
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Permalink Reply by Hervey Sherd on -
North side Three Lakes PArk
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