Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K
Richmond, VA
- 10K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger is RVA’s favorite spring tradition! Since 2000, people from around the Richmond region and beyond have gathered to share in the journey of crossing the 10k finish line. The 10k is a day about togetherness and we look forward to bringing the … MORE
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Great for first timers and running vets!
This is a great race in terms of support and runner friendliness. For all the longer distance runners out there this can easily be a training race for you. Great … MORE
This is a great race in terms of support and runner friendliness. For all the longer distance runners out there this can easily be a training race for you. Great swag and love that one can earn a double medal (very easily I might add). Next year I believe will be my 5th (or 6th ?) time running this race. It definitely remains on my run calendar for years to come.
Another 10K completed
This is a great race for all who want to run or walk. It is a great way to see the city and be part of the party. This is … MORE
This is a great race for all who want to run or walk. It is a great way to see the city and be part of the party. This is a great way to get exercise while being part of the Richmond community. Even if you sign up by yourself, you will have a good time.
I loved seeing all the costumes, the creativity of the racing community is really great. I saw a fisherman and fish costume along the route.
Amazing Race and fun for all ages
This race great for beginners or competitive runners. It’s well organized and all flat without hills. The support is out of this world. The post race activities involve the community … MORE
This race great for beginners or competitive runners. It’s well organized and all flat without hills. The support is out of this world. The post race activities involve the community with easy access in and out. Literally family friendly.
Why you should run this race!
This is an amazing race for any beginner to advanced runner! The energy and cheering will carry you to the finish line! You won’t even realize you just ran 6 … MORE
This is an amazing race for any beginner to advanced runner! The energy and cheering will carry you to the finish line! You won’t even realize you just ran 6 miles because of the party going on around you! It truly melts my heart and brings me to tears to see people unify and uplift the community to do something most people don’t do!
A great crowd and race every time!
Flat, easy course with a great crowd cheering you on the whole way. You get to run through the prettiest part of Richmond. I recommend this race to anyone interested … MORE
Flat, easy course with a great crowd cheering you on the whole way. You get to run through the prettiest part of Richmond. I recommend this race to anyone interested in running their first race. Runners from all levels participate.
Can't stop running this 10k!
I keep recruiting people to run this race with me because it's truly one of my favorite events of the year. The block party vibe, bands, costumes, swag, and flat … MORE
I keep recruiting people to run this race with me because it’s truly one of my favorite events of the year. The block party vibe, bands, costumes, swag, and flat course make it a wonderful experience – I only wish more races were like this!
worth it
Bands and music get me through, I enjoy seeing the spectator signs and themed parties. Everybody's doing it so it feels possible. The medals are fun. MORE
Bands and music get me through, I enjoy seeing the spectator signs and themed parties. Everybody’s doing it so it feels possible. The medals are fun.
Definitely A Keeper!!!
The course is flat, fun, and full of energy! From the party pacers to the neighborhood supporters, everything was amazing! The energy of the race gave me a gigantic boost … MORE
The course is flat, fun, and full of energy! From the party pacers to the neighborhood supporters, everything was amazing! The energy of the race gave me a gigantic boost and I beat my previous record. I am definitely running this every year!
Second time running this course!
My second time running this course, and a PR to boot! It's "hill-ish" with some long slopes, which is just enough to keep it interesting. The energy is UNMATCHED. People … MORE
My second time running this course, and a PR to boot! It’s “hill-ish” with some long slopes, which is just enough to keep it interesting. The energy is UNMATCHED. People are cheering for you the WHOLE time, which makes it so fun!
An amazing time
This race is always amazing. It’s the o my race I don’t need headphones for because it’s basically a big block party. It has the best distribution of water stops … MORE
This race is always amazing. It’s the o my race I don’t need headphones for because it’s basically a big block party. It has the best distribution of water stops of any event I have done. I plan on doing it every year until I can’t run/walk anymore. I highly recommend it!
Great 1st 10K!
I loved doing this race. The music and fun along the course, as well as the beautiful old homes lining Monument Avenue made for a really fun first 10k. I … MORE
I loved doing this race. The music and fun along the course, as well as the beautiful old homes lining Monument Avenue made for a really fun first 10k. I loved running in this atmosphere with runners of all levels. I did better than I expected to and would love to go again next year and beat my time. This is a very flat course with a huge number of participants. The suggested parking reservation spot made getting there so easy and removed the stress of getting there. I liked that packet pickup was at the raceway, so we didn’t have to try to get parked downtown two days in a row.
Fun activity for all ages 8 and above.
Great annual event for family and friends to get together and have fun while exercising. No pressure at all just walk, jog or run at your own pace. MORE
Great annual event for family and friends to get together and have fun while exercising. No pressure at all just walk, jog or run at your own pace.
LOVE THIS RACE!!!
This is a great flat course race for first timers and repeat runners!! The scenery (which is basically neighborhoods) is great especially because a lot of the residents!!! Some put … MORE
This is a great flat course race for first timers and repeat runners!! The scenery (which is basically neighborhoods) is great especially because a lot of the residents!!! Some put out tables with drinks, food, signs, MUSIC, it’s the best!!! It grows every year and only gets better!
They also offer a the 20K challenge, doing a virtual 10K before the big race and the swag is always cute. I myself have done 14 races with 3 challenges.
So much fun!
The community is everything in this race! It is so much fun. The costumes and signs are my favorite! It is great for athletes of all levels. Highly recommend for … MORE
The community is everything in this race! It is so much fun. The costumes and signs are my favorite! It is great for athletes of all levels. Highly recommend for a first-timer or experienced runner!
A fun, flat course with great support!
This is such a fun Richmond, VA event with many bands, course support, volunteers, and spectators! There are so many people running in the race and it feels like the … MORE
This is such a fun Richmond, VA event with many bands, course support, volunteers, and spectators! There are so many people running in the race and it feels like the city comes out to support or run/walk each year! The course is flat as an out and back, which makes for an amazing PR race for those trying to break a certain time.
Flat, quick, motivating, 10k
Very crowded, if you’re going for time try and get a seeded wave otherwise you will be dodging people for the first few miles. The race is extremely diverse with … MORE
Very crowded, if you’re going for time try and get a seeded wave otherwise you will be dodging people for the first few miles. The race is extremely diverse with everyone in the family being able to get involved!
Great community involvement/atmosphere
This is no ordinary race! We've run the Richmond 8k and several 5k races, but nothing can prepare you for entire block parties occurring during the race while they all … MORE
This is no ordinary race! We’ve run the Richmond 8k and several 5k races, but nothing can prepare you for entire block parties occurring during the race while they all cheer you on enthusiastically. The race took place on my sister’s birthday , so naturally we made sure to dress appropriately. She was greeted with so many birthday wishes, and even had one group sing! The pace of the race itself is nice – not so fast that you’re rushed, but not “herd of turtles in peanut butter” slow either. When we got done we actually didn’t even feel like we’d run a 10k – and all of our training runs left us drained. Go ahead and sign up. Even if you walk this one, you won’t be disappointed!
Your body and mind will thank you!
The race course is flat and runners and walkers start on Broad Street and quickly traverse to historic Monument Avenue for an up and back 10K. The first (and last) … MORE
The race course is flat and runners and walkers start on Broad Street and quickly traverse to historic Monument Avenue for an up and back 10K. The first (and last) 1.2 miles along Monument Avenue runners must navigate their way across the historic cobblestones and around circular monument locations (sans the monuments) until crossing the Boulevard to run on paved roads. The race ends at a triangular park adjacent to VCU and the Cathedral. The course is loaded with cheering spectators, music, multiple water stops, and many participants even choose to dress up in crazy costumes! This is a great race for seasoned runners with Wave Starts as well as novice runners and walkers. It never disappoints!
Great way to spend 10k
This race is so much fun! There are bands, DJs, dogs and tons of spectators cheering you on! It’s a great event and I enjoy it every year. It’s a … MORE
This race is so much fun! There are bands, DJs, dogs and tons of spectators cheering you on! It’s a great event and I enjoy it every year. It’s a race that elite runners and walkers both can enjoy. The course is relatively flat and easy to navigate.
Favorite Race!
This race is such a great experience whether you’re a seasoned runner, first timer, or looking for a fun walk. The costumes, bands, and fans with funny signs absolutely make … MORE
This race is such a great experience whether you’re a seasoned runner, first timer, or looking for a fun walk. The costumes, bands, and fans with funny signs absolutely make the race.