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RRRC Thanks Dad 5K 2026

Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Midlothian, VA
The Urban Farmhouse Market & Cafe, 13872 Coalfield Commons Place, 23112
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Celebrate Father's Day and honor a cherished legacy at this scenic 5K, offering both in-person and virtual options for a memorable family experience.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Join the Richmond Road Runners Club for the annual Thanks Dad 5K, a Father's Day event honoring the special bond between fathers and children. This race celebrates the legacy of Pete Neal, a dedicated club volunteer, and offers a chance to create lasting family memories. Enjoy a scenic course and a fun atmosphere, with options to participate in-person or virtually. It's also an RRRC Grand Prix event, welcoming runners and walkers to celebrate and connect.

What to expect

  • • A Father's Day celebration designed for families to make lasting memories.
  • • Enjoy a scenic 5K course with a welcoming, fun atmosphere.
  • • Choose between an in-person race starting at the Urban Farmhouse or a flexible virtual option.
  • • Participate in an RRRC Grand Prix event.

Standout details

  • Father's Day celebration
  • Honors Pete Neal's legacy
  • Scenic course
  • In-person & virtual 5K options

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sun, Jun 21, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Sun, Jun 21, 8:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Thu, Jun 18, 12:00 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · Closes Jun 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Richmond Road Runners Club is excited to invite you to participate in our annual Thanks Dad 5K race, designed as a Father's Day run to celebrate the special relationship between fathers, grandfathers, and their sons/daughters and grandsons/granddaughters.

The Thanks Dad 5K was created in memory of Pete Neal, a dedicated volunteer, and coordinator for our club. Pete had a deep love for athletics, which he passed on to his daughter Rebekah and son Jacob. Pete and Jacob set out to run a marathon in each of the 50 states, despite severe medical issues. They completed 21 marathons in 18 states before Pete's untimely death in August 2014.

We have organized this race to celebrate the special bond between fathers and their children in honor of Pete's legacy and his commitment to running. We encourage families to join and participate in this event to make lasting memories.

This year's Thanks Dad 5K promises to be an exciting event featuring a scenic course and a fun atmosphere. We invite you to join us and celebrate the special relationship between fathers and their children. So sign up today and be a part of this memorable event!

The Thanks Dad 5k is an annual Richmond Road Runners Club event that, for 2026, will offer both an in-person and a virtual option for running or walking.

The in-person Thanks Dad 5K will be on Sunday, June 21st (Father's Day). The race starts and finishes at the Urban Farmhouse in The Millworks in Midlothian.

The Virtual Thanks Dad 5K will allow you to run when, where, and with whom you please on Sunday, June 21st (Father's Day). You may post your results between Friday, June 19, and Monday, June 22.

Both events are RRRC Grand Prix (GP) events for 2026. RRRC GP participants receive a race point for posting a time for either event. In addition, RRRC GP participants in the in-person race will receive place points based on overall and/or age group finish times.

In Person Race Day: Sunday June 21st

Packet Pickup: Saturday June 20th - Lucky Road Midlothian

Register by June 1st to receive a race shirt.

NOTE: Details provided about packet pick-up and race day activities are tentative and subject to change. Registered participants will receive updated information a few days before the race.

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