The Capital Trail Tap to Tap Relay is a race that begins at Billsburg Brewery in Williamsburg VA and follows the Capital Trail finishing at Stone Brewing Tap Room in Richmond VA, making use of one of Virginia's most scenic resources, the Virginia Capital Trail. You can run with a team of up to 10 members, as a 50-mile ultra event for single runners, or as part of a ruck team completing a relay with a weighted pack. As the name implies there will be great craft beer on tap at both ends of the race! Get your team ready for a great race and some great fun! Proceeds will benefit the Capital Trail Foundation and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Lots of useful information is below, but please contact us if you have any questions!
Basic Information
- Race Date: April 04, 2020
- Race Location: Starts at Billsburg Brewery Williamsburg, VA; finishes at Stone Tap Room, Richmond, VA
- Events:
- Team running relay: teams of 2-10 runners - Awards for the top all male team, all female team, co-ed team and military/first responder team.
- Ruck relay: teams of 2-10 carrying a weighted pack - Awards for the top ruck team
- Solo runner ultra marathon: a single runner completing the full 50+ miles - Awards for the top 3 male and female ultra runners
- Race cost: $50 for the relay, $60 for the ultra- military, veterans, and first responders receive a $5 discount. Good through Jan 31st
- The price will be $60.00 for relay runners and $70.00 for ultra runners after Jan.31, 2020
- Registration Fee Includes: Awesome 50 mile Race, high quality race T-shirt, finishers medal for relay runners, patches for ruckers , belt buckles for ultra runners, fantastic Pre and Post race parties at the breweries (the first beer at each brewery is included), and bragging rights that you raced in the First Tap to Tap Relay! We are also working on extra runner perks, stay tuned for more information!
Event Timeline
Times will be announced closer to race day: check our Facebook page for updates!
Pre-Race: April 03, 2020:
Race Day: April 04, 2020:
- Packet pickup and pre-race party at Billsberg Brewery: 3PM to 8PM
Race Day: April 04, 2020:
- Race Day Packet Pickup
- Teams will be assigned a wave start with ruck teams beginning tentatively at 5:00 AM, ultra runners at 5:30AM and relay teams at 6:00AM.
- Post-Race party at Stone Brewing Taproom
The Course
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Start Location
Billsberg Brewery 2054 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
Finish Location
Stone Brewing Taproom 4300 Williamsburg Ave Richmond, VA 23231 |
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The Tap to Tap Relay includes 10 legs. Click here to see the full course and click the links below to see information about the individual legs.
Tap To Tap Relay Legs: Tentative
1. Billsburg Brewery to Chickahominy Riverfront Park- 6.68 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535481621
2. Chickahominy Riverfront Park to Sandy Point Superette- 6.28 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535489238
3. Sandy Point Superette to Parish Hill Church- 6.17 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535497125
4. Parish Hill Church to Indian Fields Tavern- 3.4 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535502834
5. Indian Fields Tavern to New Vine Baptist Church- 4.27 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535509404
6. New Vine Church to A Stay in the Country Pet Lodge- 4.31 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535517420
7. A Stay in the Country Pet Lodge to Fork on 5 Restaurant- 4.56 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535526651
8. Fork on 5 Resturant to Four Mile Creek trailhead- 4.3 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535530872
9. Four Mile Trailhead to Laurel Hill Methodist Church- 5.46 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535543778
10. Laurel Hill Methosdist Church to Finish 5.05 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535547999
Tap To Tap Relay Legs: Tentative
1. Billsburg Brewery to Chickahominy Riverfront Park- 6.68 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535481621
2. Chickahominy Riverfront Park to Sandy Point Superette- 6.28 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535489238
3. Sandy Point Superette to Parish Hill Church- 6.17 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535497125
4. Parish Hill Church to Indian Fields Tavern- 3.4 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535502834
5. Indian Fields Tavern to New Vine Baptist Church- 4.27 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535509404
6. New Vine Church to A Stay in the Country Pet Lodge- 4.31 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535517420
7. A Stay in the Country Pet Lodge to Fork on 5 Restaurant- 4.56 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535526651
8. Fork on 5 Resturant to Four Mile Creek trailhead- 4.3 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535530872
9. Four Mile Trailhead to Laurel Hill Methodist Church- 5.46 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535543778
10. Laurel Hill Methosdist Church to Finish 5.05 Miles https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2535547999
Runner Information
*All information is tentative, pending permitting etc.*
How Does a Relay Race Work?
The Tap to Tap Relay is a 50-mile race that is divided into 10 legs that range from 3.4 miles to 6.3 miles. Runners form teams of between 2 to 10 runners and divide up the legs of the race between runners. Each runner will run at least one leg of the race, if the team has less than 10 runners, some or all runners will run multiple legs. The teams choose who runs what leg. Teams will have a team vehicle that drives the runners to their transfer point and picks up runners when they are done running.
Course Time Limits
Ruck teams will have to maintain a 17:30 pace, running teams (solo and relay) will have to maintain a 15:00 mile pace. Ruck teams will start in waves beginning at 5:00 AM, ultra runners start at 6:00 AM and relay team runners will start in waves beginning at 6:30AM.
Relay Teams
Teams are from 2 to 10 runners that sign up run the race together. When signing up to run the race as a team, runners select one of the team categories listed below.
Solo Runners
We also encourage solo runners to complete the race as an ultra marathon. Solo runners run the entire course.
Ruck Teams
Ruckers can participate just like the runners with teams of 2-10. In consultation with the Richmond-area ruck clubs, we have set the weight for the ruck as at least 10 pounds for ruckers who weigh under 150 pounds and at least 20 pounds for ruckers who weigh over 150 pounds. You are welcome to carry as much weight as you would like, but it needs to be at least the required minimum. Ruckers can also sign up to run the entire event as an Ultra.
Team Captain
Each team will have a team captain who will be responsible for picking up race materials for the team (like the team vehicle parking pass) and will be the point of contact for the team if the race staff needs to contact your team.
Team Vehicle
Teams of 5 or fewer runners provide one support vehicle that carries all runners, teams of 6 to 10 runners will provide two team vehicles that carry all runners (or one really big van!). The team vehicles carry team members to their transfer points and pick up runners after they finish running. Team vehicles are also good for carrying food, water, changes of clothes, etc.
Relay and Ruck teams will be self-supporting once they leave the start line.
Some supplies that you should carry in your vehicle may include:
Clipboard/Spreadsheet for team time log
• Cooler with ice
• Sports drinks
• Water
• Food/snacks/energy bars/gels
• Maps
• Printout of runner legs ---
• Marker, paper, pens
• Wet wipes, paper towels
Trash bags
Cell Phone
• Camera
• Driver license, ID
• Flashlight
First aid kit
• Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash
Bug spray
Carry everything you will need in order to get your team to the finish line!
Before Party and After Party
Craft beer is an important part of this race! Our packet pickup on Friday will be at Billsburg Brewery and they will be hosing a pre-race event for the Tap to Tap runners. We will start the race at Billsburg Brewery and finish close to Stone Brewing Taproom. Your race registration includes one free beer at Billsburg and one free beer at Stone. Both breweries will be open on race day. Click here to learn more about the breweries and the before and after party!
Awards
Awards will be awarded for the fastest:
Race Timing and Results
The race will be chip timed with one timing chip per team or solo runner. Runners and teams will be assigned a wave start time when they pick up their race packets. Race results will be available at www.commonwealthtiming.net after the race.
The Tap to Tap Relay is a 50-mile race that is divided into 10 legs that range from 3.4 miles to 6.3 miles. Runners form teams of between 2 to 10 runners and divide up the legs of the race between runners. Each runner will run at least one leg of the race, if the team has less than 10 runners, some or all runners will run multiple legs. The teams choose who runs what leg. Teams will have a team vehicle that drives the runners to their transfer point and picks up runners when they are done running.
Course Time Limits
Ruck teams will have to maintain a 17:30 pace, running teams (solo and relay) will have to maintain a 15:00 mile pace. Ruck teams will start in waves beginning at 5:00 AM, ultra runners start at 6:00 AM and relay team runners will start in waves beginning at 6:30AM.
Relay Teams
Teams are from 2 to 10 runners that sign up run the race together. When signing up to run the race as a team, runners select one of the team categories listed below.
- 2 Person Team
- All-Male Team
- All-Female Team
- Co-Ed Team
- Military and First Responder Team: All Runners are Current Military or First Responders
Solo Runners
We also encourage solo runners to complete the race as an ultra marathon. Solo runners run the entire course.
Ruck Teams
Ruckers can participate just like the runners with teams of 2-10. In consultation with the Richmond-area ruck clubs, we have set the weight for the ruck as at least 10 pounds for ruckers who weigh under 150 pounds and at least 20 pounds for ruckers who weigh over 150 pounds. You are welcome to carry as much weight as you would like, but it needs to be at least the required minimum. Ruckers can also sign up to run the entire event as an Ultra.
Team Captain
Each team will have a team captain who will be responsible for picking up race materials for the team (like the team vehicle parking pass) and will be the point of contact for the team if the race staff needs to contact your team.
Team Vehicle
Teams of 5 or fewer runners provide one support vehicle that carries all runners, teams of 6 to 10 runners will provide two team vehicles that carry all runners (or one really big van!). The team vehicles carry team members to their transfer points and pick up runners after they finish running. Team vehicles are also good for carrying food, water, changes of clothes, etc.
Relay and Ruck teams will be self-supporting once they leave the start line.
Some supplies that you should carry in your vehicle may include:
Clipboard/Spreadsheet for team time log
• Cooler with ice
• Sports drinks
• Water
• Food/snacks/energy bars/gels
• Maps
• Printout of runner legs ---
• Marker, paper, pens
• Wet wipes, paper towels
Trash bags
Cell Phone
• Camera
• Driver license, ID
• Flashlight
First aid kit
• Plastic bags for wet clothes, icing injuries, trash
Bug spray
Carry everything you will need in order to get your team to the finish line!
Before Party and After Party
Craft beer is an important part of this race! Our packet pickup on Friday will be at Billsburg Brewery and they will be hosing a pre-race event for the Tap to Tap runners. We will start the race at Billsburg Brewery and finish close to Stone Brewing Taproom. Your race registration includes one free beer at Billsburg and one free beer at Stone. Both breweries will be open on race day. Click here to learn more about the breweries and the before and after party!
Awards
Awards will be awarded for the fastest:
- Top 3 male ultra runners
- Top 3 female ultra runners
- Top All-Male Team
- Top All-Female Team
- Top Co-Ed Team
- Top Military and First Responder Team
- Top Ruck Team
Race Timing and Results
The race will be chip timed with one timing chip per team or solo runner. Runners and teams will be assigned a wave start time when they pick up their race packets. Race results will be available at www.commonwealthtiming.net after the race.
