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30+ parks in the Richmond area
We’re highlighting the best parks Richmond has to offer — complete with playgrounds, biking trails, and river views.
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Travel and Outdoors
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New stretch of bike lanes coming to downtown Richmond near riverfront
Construction will soon begin on new bike lanes on 2nd, Byrd, and 3rd Street, to be complete by February
October 14, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Richmond Marathon announces full docket of race weekend events
Plans for “America’s Friendliest Marathon” include live podcast tapings and group shakeout runs.
October 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
Tree-t yourself at these 40+ events for Richmond Tree Week
The citywide celebration of all things urban forestry returns Oct. 11-20.
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Run Richmond 16.19 returns for third year of unity, reconciliation, and celebration
The cultural run-walk event takes participants through 400 years of Black history and is put on by the Djimon Hounsou Foundation.
September 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Free ways to exercise around Richmond
You don’t need to pay a membership fee to stay active around the River City
September 17, 2024
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Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.
Travel and Outdoors
Run or walk your way to a PR at a race near Richmond
Get out on the roads and enjoy the fall weather at these races around the Richmond Region
September 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
City breaks ground on Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park
Richmond joins several localities in working towards 43-mile shared-use Fall Line Trail.
August 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Henrico to open new park July 16
The county will host a five-day grand opening celebration for Taylor Farm Park in Sandston
July 11, 2024
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