NOTE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS:

In an effort to reduce congestion on the pedestrian walkway, the Danville Police Department has agreed to close the right lane of the North Bound MLK Bridge to allow ALL RUNNERS to utilize the road which will allow only WALKERS to cross using the pedestrian walkway. 

Those participating in the 5K Run/10K, and 1/2 marathon, will begin their event as they always have by running down Bridge Street, (please beware of the cobblestones), toward Patton Street, but will now cross the Dan River using the Right Hand Traffic lane on the North Bound MLK Bridge which will be closed to traffic. They will take a Right onto the Right Hand Lane of River Street, (58 East), and take another RIGHT onto the sidewalk at the Davenport Gas Company as they proceed to the Riverwalk Trail. 

IMPORTANT-The HALF MARATHONERS, the 5K & 10K runners will take a LEFT onto the River Walk Trail and head toward Dan Daniels Park.

The Walkers will cross the MLK Bridge on the pedestrian sidewalk as they have always done. They will stay on the sidewalk when they get to 58East/ River Street, take a right at Davenport Energy and take a Right onto the River Walk Trail, heading toward the YMCA. 

WALKERS-Please be aware and respectful of the 1/2 marathoners who may be returning to the finish line at the same time that you are. Please give them ample space on your RIGHT as they merge with you upon EXITING THE RIVER WALK TRAIL and continue back to the Start/Finish line.

The runners and walkers will return to the finish line the same way they came out. The walkers will again have the entire pedestrian walkway on the MLK Bridge available to them, thus reducing congestion at the start and finish of each race.
 

Mapping provided by the City of Danville IT/GIS.

 

Kids Fun Run

Thank you for your interest in our Kids1/2 Mile Fun Run! This .50 mile course is an out and back and for children ages 10 & under. The race will begin and end at the start/finish line, located just outside the Community Market. The kids course will take a right onto Colquhoun Street, they will run through the parking lot and left onto the River Walk Trail to the turn around where volunteers will be stationed. The runners return back to the finish line guided by cones and volunteers to ensure participants safety.

 

5 K Walkers
Walkers will begin at the Community Market and head down Bridge Street, (Beware of the cobblestones.)
ONLY the Walkers will cross over the Dan River using the Pedestrian Bridge on the far Right as you exit Bridge Street.
You will continue onto 58E on the Sidewalk and take a Right at Davenport Energy. You will take another Right onto the River Walk trail and head toward the YMCA, which will be your 1Mile Mark. The turnaround at Mile 1.55 is just East of the Pepsi Lot and just past the Robert Woodall car lot. Fluids will be available here. This is an Out and Back course. The 3 Mile mark is at the 521 Door on Bridge Street.

5 K Runners
The 5K Run will begin at the Community Market. Runners will proceed down Bridge Street (beware of the cobblestones), cross over the MLK Bridge in the Right hand lane (the road will be closed to traffic), runners will take a Right onto 58E, (that section of the road will also be closed to traffic), take a Right at Davenport Energy and another Right onto the River Walk Trail. Toward Dan Daniel Park.
The 1 mile mark will be at the cement at the Railroad Bridge, the 2 mile mark will be at Fall Creek, the turnaround will be at the service road from RWT to Public Works Road as well as the kiosk to your left. There will be water available here and plenty of signs and volunteers.
You will head back the same way you came out and your 3 mile mark will be at the 521 Door on Bridge St.

10K Runners
10K Runners will begin at the Community Market and run down Bridge Street, (Beware of the cobblestones).
Runners will cross the MLK Bridge on the road in the far Right Lane. (This lane will be closed to traffic.)
Runners will take another Right onto 58E, (Road also closed to traffic), and another Right at Davenport Energy. Take a left to enter the River Walk Trail, toward Dan Daniel. Mile 1 is at the Railroad Cement Bridge, Mile 2 is at the tree before the Kiosk, 3 Mile by the Fish Trap-FLUIDS available here, the Turnaround is at Ghost Island Tree Monument.
You will turnaround and head back the way you came. The 5 Mile Mark will be at the Public Works Gate.
You will again pass the 5K Run Fluid Refuel Station as you head back to Bridge Street. Mile 6 is at the intersection of Bridge and Wilson Streets.

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

Head up Bridge Street toward Patton St. Beware of the cobblestones. At the end of Bridge St, take a right onto the Right North bound lane of the MLK Bridge, the Bridge will be closed to traffic. After crossing the bridge, take a Right onto 58 East, also closed to traffic. Just before reaching Davenport Gas Company, take a right and head toward the Riverwalk Trail. Turn left onto the Riverwalk Trail and continue downstream toward Dan Daniel Park. You will pass a restroom prior to the 1.5 mile water stop. You will pass the 2 mile marker just before the River Park Dr trailhead at Dan Daniel Park. You will veer Right at Ghost Island where there will be a water stop at 3.1 miles.

Continue on the trail making no turns until you arrive at the large Rugby Field where you will take a left. Continue around the field until you reach the second yellow gate as you enter the Anglers Parking Lot. You will follow the cones as you hug the right lower parking lot and continue up toward the restrooms, on your left and through the second set of yellow gates, on your right where there will be a water stop on your right. The first 4 miles are flat but as you follow the paved trail which curves off to your left, the climbing begins! You will follow this paved trail for approximately 1.5 miles to the top where you will pass another yellow gate and reach the intersection of Stinson Dr and Slayton Avenue. YAY – pace yourself on this section!

We will have fluids for you at this point. The intersection will be closed and we will have a police officer or pedestrian crossing to ensure your safety. You will cross the street at the pedestrian crossing and take an immediate left as you head up Slayton Avenue. Stay on the left side of the road as you run a short spur up and back to get in the required mileage. Volunteers will be there at the turn around. As you make the turn and run back up the street on the left side and reenter the Riverwalk up to the turnaround which is just shy of the Danville Regional Airport.

Note: You will not have to do the “spur” on the return. The sidewalk is nice and wide and in good shape, and also a bit hilly. You will reach the turn around located at the Airport Trailhead Parking Lot where you will be greeted by smiling faces and the water and fuel stop sponsored by the Brick Tri and Running Store! We will have a port-john, GU, oranges, water and Gatorade!

You will return the way you came out, minus the "spur" on Slayton Avenue.

 

 

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