Belle Isle Blitz
The Belle Isle Blitz is chip timed trail run.
This 5k-ish trail race winds around Belle Isle with tough climbs and super fun downhills. Sign up for the Dog Wave, a part of the Belle Isle Blitz, and bring your favorite canine through the trails, along the dry way, and across the river. There’s no better way to spend a Friday night than with man’s best friend!
Cost & Registration
Pricing Schedule
Opening Price: $35
March 15 – April 30: $40
May 1 – May 12: $45
May 13 – May 18: $50
Includes a cool finisher t-shirt, chip timed bib, and drink ticket*.
*Drink ticket must be used during normal festival hours
Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, even in the case of a race cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate.
Income Based Rate
The Belle Isle Blitz offers a $15 special rate for those who qualify for an income based rate. Click here for eligibility information.
Number Pick-Up
Number Pick-up will only be available at the start line Friday evening. The start line is just over the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge on the south side of the river
- Friday, May 16 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
You must pick you your number before the start of your event. Bib numbers must be worn in order to access the Start Area of all events. A Photo ID is required to pick you your number. You may pick-up a number for another pre-registered participant, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.
Earn the 2025 Richmond Trail Mix medal!
Take on Ragnar Trail Richmond, then run any of the Dominion Energy Riverrock trail races and you’ll earn the official “Richmond Trail Mix” medal.
CLAIM YOUR MEDAL
After you cross the finish line in the Belle Isle Blitz 5k, James River Scramble 10k, or Bust the Banks Half, just head over to the Information & Volunteer tent in the Tredegar parking lot, share your name, and we’ll hook you up with your Trail Mix medal.
Take on the Trail Takedown Challenge!
Want to add some extra intensity to your Dominion Energy Riverrock experience? Tackle the Trail Takedown by completing two of the three trail races over the course of the weekend. Choose between the Belle Isle Blitz on Friday, the James River Scramble, and Bust the Banks Half Marathon.
Course
Course Description
The Belle Isle Blitz will start on the south side of the river, just over the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge and it will finish on the north side of the river in the Historic Tredegar lot.
Note about Course Map: As is the nature of trail races, it can be difficult to create a map that accurately reflects the true distance of the course. Please keep in mind that this map is intended to give you a better understanding of the course and that the race route is approximately a 5k.
*Course is subject to change.
Rules
Event Rules
- All participants must be at least 7 years old to participate. We ask that all children under the age of 14 be accompanied by an adult.
- This event is cup-less. You must bring your own hydration device.
- Consumption of alcohol before the event is PROHIBITED
Dog Wave Unique Rules
- Only one dog per human participant
- All dogs must be leashed
- Leashes cannot be retractable
- Leashes cannot exceed 8 feet in length
Waves
The Belle Isle Blitz utilizes wave starts in order to control volume on the trails, so you will be asked to line up for the start based on your predicted pace.
The Dog Wave will be the final wave of the race.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall finishers.