Escape Belle Isle 5K Run and Ruck Powered by CoStar Group

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

After an amazing first year come join us in making a positive difference in supporting our service men and women during Military Appreciation month!! With the great downtown location, views of the river, and traversing Belle Isle, this 5K run and ruck will be one for the books! Escape Belle Isle 5K Run and Ruck is dedicated to attracting a variety of participants from casual to athletic runners to those who want a good rucking challenge in honor of our military.

📅 Race Details

• Date: May 2, 2026
• Location: 621 S. Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA
• Check-in: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Start Time: 5K race at 9:30 a.m., 5K ruck at 9:35 a.m.

🏆 Awards

The Award Ceremony will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. at the Virginia War Memorial for the top three runners and Rucker’s for men and women.

🤝 Beneficiary

This race will benefit Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. They operate their programs and services through a "needs-based" approach. Staff and volunteers work one-on-one with our service members, veterans, and military families–providing ongoing support for as long as legitimate needs require.

🥇 Finisher Items & Awards

At each race, in addition to giving all the runners finisher items - a challenge coin and patch - we will honor the top finishers with a special prize goodie bag that contains items we have put together from our vendors and sponsors. The two award categories include the 5K Run and 5K Ruck where we recognize the top 3 finishers, male and female.

📝 Registration

Sign up by April 28 to guarantee a shirt!

🔗 Race Link

For more details and to register, visit Escape Belle Isle 5K Run and Ruck.