Cap2Cap 2027
- Date
- Friday, May 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Virginia Capital Trail, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day Challenge | Bike Ride | May 7, 20278:00 AM | $90$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Century Ride | Century | May 7, 20278:00 AM | $70$75 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Family Fun Ride | Bike Ride | May 7, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Half Century Ride | Century | May 7, 20278:00 AM | $60$65 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Quarter Century Ride | Century | May 7, 20278:00 AM | $55$60 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Cap2CapVirtual | – | May 1, 2027 | $40$45 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2-Day Challenge: $90 until Dec 30, then $95 until Jan 30, then $100 until Mar 30, then $105 until May 5.
- Century Ride: $70 until Dec 30, then $75 until Jan 30, then $80 until Mar 30, then $85 until May 5.
- Family Fun Ride: $35 until Dec 30, then $40 until Jan 30, then $45 until Mar 30, then $50 until May 5.
- Half Century Ride: $60 until Dec 30, then $65 until Jan 30, then $70 until Mar 30, then $75 until May 5.
Online registration closes May 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:08 AM, and the 2-Day Challenge starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Virginia Capital Trail, Virginia Capital Trail, VA 23219
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 7 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 34% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Virginia Capital Trail, Virginia Capital Trail, VA 23219Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Century, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (May 7, 2027), 2026 (May 8, 2026), 2025 (May 9, 2025), 2024 (May 10, 2024), 2023 (May 12, 2023), 2022 (May 6, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Cap2Cap?
- Friday, May 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Century, Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- Virginia Capital Trail, Virginia Capital Trail, VA 23219.
From the organizers
Cap2Cap is back for its 22nd year on Friday, May 7th and Saturday, May 8th, 2027!
Cap2Cap is the annual bike ride and fundraiser event for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. It's a celebration of cycling and community on the Virginia Capital Trail (VCT)! The ride features four distance options: Century (100 miles), Half Century (50 miles), Quarter Century (25 miles), and 7-mile Family Fun Ride. Riders can also opt in for a 2-Day Challenge and spend the whole weekend with us out on the Trail. Can't make the ride in person? We've got a Virtual option that allows you to ride any day during the entire month of May!