The Hill Topper
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Event Overview
The Hill Topper is a 5k road race that takes place in the Church Hill area of Richmond, Virginia. The course leads runners through the Church Hill neighborhood and its parks. The finish line is situated within the grounds of the Church Hill Irish Festival.
Course and Location
The event starts and finishes at the intersection of 25th and Broad Street. The detailed route includes streets like Broad, 24th, Marshall, M, 31st, and 29th. It passes through or near Jefferson Park, Chimborazo Park, and Libby Hill Park. The course involves running on stairs and a dirt path at one point.
Registration and Logistics
Registration is priced at $45, with a noted price increase after March 17, 2026. Proceeds from the event benefit local community organizations and projects supported by the Rotary Club of Church Hill.
Packet pick-up is available on multiple days prior to the event at different locations: at the Lucky Road Run Shop on Willow Lawn Drive, and at the Rotary Club tent in the east corner of Patrick Henry Park during the festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
