Shiver in the River is the coolest winter festival in RVA! You can clean up, walk/run, or jump in the James River– or do all three! You and your family can participate in as much or as little as you want and can form teams challenging your family, friends, and …
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Shiver in the River is the coolest winter festival in RVA! You can clean up, walk/run, or jump in the James River– or do all three! You and your family can participate in as much or as little as you want and can form teams challenging your family, friends, and co-workers.
10:00 a.m. Community Cleanup
Shiver in the River will start with a cleanup along the banks of the James River and in the RVA communities. Picking up litter and recyclables is at the very heart of Keep Virginia Beautiful. The cleanup is free, open to all ages and you can earn incentives by creating a fundraising page.
12:00 Noon 5K Walk/Run
The 5K Walk/Run is a fun event for the whole family that will start and end at Historic Tredegar, taking in the beauty of the James River. When you create a fundraising page, your registration fee counts toward your incentive awards. Short sleeve T-shirts are included in the 5K registration. There are two registration options, one for adults 13+ years, and one for children ages 5-12 years. Please note, race registration fees are nonrefundable.
1:30 p.m. The James River Leap!
The highlight of Shiver in the River is the James River Leap! This fundraising Leap will take place along the chilly banks of the James near Historic Tredegar. A minimum of $75 must be raised to participate in the Leap and to receive a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt. Must be 13 years or older to participate in the Leap.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Winter Festival
This free event offers music, beverages, food, heated tents, and, more! This is the Coolest Winter Festival in Richmond and shows our love for Virginia.
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