VCF 2026 Summer Training Team
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Prepare for your fall half or full marathon with the VCF Summer Training Team, offering structured plans and early morning runs.
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
CompetitiveThe VCF 2026 Summer Training Team offers a structured program for runners preparing for fall half and full marathons. Partnering with Lucky Road and J&A Racing, this team provides detailed training plans for all paces, commencing in June. Runners can also join as "Early Sunrise Runners" for social runs without a specific race goal. Expect very early morning starts, especially on hot days, to ensure a comfortable training experience. Participants receive a technical training shirt and special offers.
What to expect
- Detailed training plans tailored for various paces, preparing for fall 13.1 and 26.2 races.
- Very early Saturday morning starts, sometimes as early as 4:30 am, to beat the summer heat.
- Option to join as an "Early Sunrise Runner" for social runs with friends and family.
From the organizer
Virginia Capital Fitness, LLC, Lucky Road, and J&A Racing are excited to offer runners in Richmond and the surrounding areas the opportunity to train for 13.1 & 26.2 fall races, commencing on June 6th. 2026. Detailed training plans will be offered for all paces for the following fall races:
Please note that VCF will have a sign-up for runners who are not training for a race but enjoy running with family and friends, called Early Sunrise Runners.
J&A Racing - Crawling Crab 13.1, October 3-4; Erie - 26.2 & 13.1 September 13th, Marine Corps - 26.2 & 13.1 October 25th;
J&A Racing - Wicked 10K October 30-31; Richmond 26.2 & 13.1 - November 14th; and J&A Racing Norfolk Harbor 13.1 - November 21-22
All participants will receive an awesome VCF technical training shirt, special offers from Lucky Road and J&A Racing, and other fun surprises, and benefits with additional sponsors. For running mothers looking for training that starts early on Saturday morning, VCF’s start time will be very early. For running dads and moms who need to get home for youth sports, VCF’s start time will work for you. On extremely hot running days, VCF will start as early as 4:30 am to beat the hot sun. Invite your running friends now and make Saturdays with VCF your new training tradition! Sign up together and experience a motivating and fun summer of running. As with all races and training teams, VCF reserves the right to cancel this training event (with a refund) if sign-ups do not reach 130 registered runners.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact: Frankie Gerloff 804-307-6405