Start Anytime, Anywhere on the Trail!

The 2026 Genworth | CareScout Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy will use an Open-Start format: you can start and finish anywhere on the Virginia Capital Trail!  Course support (Rest Stops and SAG) will be active between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the Trail on Cap2Cap weekend, Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th.

When planning your ride, consider the location and time of the Party Zone, which is the only place you will be able to redeem your lunch and drink ticket.

Want a little more guidance on how to structure your ride to hit your distance goal and make the most of the Party Zone?  Check out these route guides from our friends at Road Tested Bike Tours.

TWO Party Zones!

Redeem your lunch and beverage tickets (attached to your event bib) at the corresponding site on your selected Ride Day.  The Party Zone will also be the site for day-of Packet Pickup from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM.  The rest of the day will be filled with music, vendors, and more!

The Party Zone could be your start and finish point (out-and-back style), your destination, or your midpoint pit stop.  Whenever you choose to stop by, please be responsible and do not drink and ride or drive.

Also - THE PARTY ZONES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Anyone can come by to demo a bike, grab some food, have a beer, listen to music, check out the vendors, or cheer on your favorite cyclist!

Please note, that registration for the Virtual option does not include participation in the in-person event, therefore, participants will not receive a bib, food or beverage ticket.

Every Genworth | CareScout Cap2Cap participant will receieve a Packet that is essential for participation in the Cap2Cap. Packets contain your rider bib with complimentary lunch and drink tickets, Cap2Cap t-shirt, drawstring bag, and water bottle, and more. 

This year, you will again have the option to have your ride packet mailed to you for a $15 fee.  If you'd like this, you will need to select the mailing option before 11:59 PM on April 17th to allow time for processing and shipping before the event.  After April 17th, shipping packets will no longer be an option.  Packets will be mailed by April 24th to the address on your registration (so be sure to double-check for accuracy!).  As with any packets, shipped packets also include any merchandise purchased during registration.

We will also offer In-Person Packet Pick-Up options at the dates/times represented in the graphic to the right. For In-Person Packet Pick-Up, please have your photo ID for in-person Packet Pickups. 

Virtual participants will have their packet mailed to them by June 8th.  For virtual riders ONLY, packet mailing is included in the cost of registration.

Virtual Cap2Cap 

To make sure Genworth | CareScout Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy is accessible to as many riders as possible, there will again be a virtual option available for 2026.  Virtual riders will select a distance goal during registration and will be able to ride and submit their results between May 1st and May 31st.  While we recommend planning your ride on the Virginia Capital Trail, it is not required.

Virtual participants will receive the official Cap2Cap t-shirt, drawstring bag, and water bottle in early June in the mail, along with any store purchases made in association with registration (registration includes the cost of shipping). Virtual participants will not have a bib, food, or beverage tickets, or participate in the in-person event.

To submit your results, log in to your RunSignup account.  Then, click on your profile picture in the upper right hand corner and select "Profile".  Scroll down that page until you find the Cap2Cap event.  On the right-hand side, click "Submit Virtual Results".

2-Day Challenge 

Want to ride on both Friday and Saturday?  Great idea! 

The 2-Day Challenge allows riders to select a distance goal for each day and provides access to Rest Stops, course support, and the Party Zones with lunch and beverage tickets for both days!  Take it easy on Friday to warm up for a big day two?  Load the miles up front and have a relaxed Saturday spin?  Bikepacking overnighter at Chickahominy Riverfront Park?  Double Century?!  The choice is yours!

Please note: The 2-Day Challenge riders will receive a single packet (one t-shirt, one water bottle, one drawstring bag, one bib that has tickets for both days, etc.).

Half Century Shuttle Service

We are thrilled to be partnering with RVA Paddlesports to offer shuttles this year! This option is only for the Half Century (50 mile) riders and their bicycles!  The shuttle is available as an add-on in registration after you select the Half Century ride option and is $52.

Shuttle departures and arrivals are out of the Billsburg Brewery in Williamsburg and the Stone Brewing Williamsburg Avenue parking lot in Richmond.  You'll start your Cap2Cap with a shuttle ride to the other end of the Trail and then you'll ride your bike back to where you got on the shuttle.


FRIDAY 5/9

• 6:30 AM:  Meet at Billsburg Brewery in Willamsburg (but park in the Jamestown Settlement lot)
• 9:00 AM:  Meet at Stone Brewing Williamsburg Avenue parking lot in Richmond
• 10:30 AM:  Meet at Billsburg Brewery in Willamsburg (but park in the Jamestown Settlement lot)

SATURDAY 5/10

• 6:30 AM:  Meet at Stone Brewing Williamsburg Avenue parking lot in Richmond
• 8:30 AM:  Meet at Billsburg Brewery in Willamsburg (but park in the Jamestown Settlement lot)
• 11:00 AM:  Meet at Stone Brewing Williamsburg Avenue parking lot in Richmond

The shuttle will promptly depart 30 minutes after the meeting time.

***You can only take a shuttle that's on your selected Ride Day.***

***Shuttle signups end on Tuesday, 5/6 at 11:59 PM.  There will be no in-person signups.***

Please note, that limited spaces are available.  There is also a minimum of registrants needed to run the shuttles.  If the minimum isn't met, the service will be canceled and the fee refunded.  This is the only reason a refund would be applicable.  Otherwise, the shuttle will run rain or shine.

Additionally, due to the enclosed trailers' capacity and in an effort to keep all bicycles safe and secure, the shuttles can only accommodate two-wheeled, non-reclining, single-rider, seated bicycles weighing under 60 lbs.

Teamwork makes the dream work!

The more the merrier!  Create or join a Team to celebrate the Virginia Capital Trail and enjoy Cap2Cap with.

Prizes are available for the:

• Best Team Spirit:  All team members wear yellow, dress in theme, deck out their bikes, or wear Cap2Cap jerseys...the options are endless!  To be considered to win this category, you must post a photo of your team on Instagram with the hashtag #cap2cap and tag @virginiacapitaltrail - otherwise, we won't see your photo!
  
  

• Best Team Name:  Use alliteration, or rhyme, or reference a historic event on the Trail, or use puns!  Get creative! Nothing vulgar, please.
  
  

• Most Miles Ridden by a Team:  How many miles can your team ride during Cap2Cap?  To be considered to win this category, each team member must record their Cap2Cap ride and upload it to Strava (manually added rides will not count).  Make sure to title your activity "Cap2Cap 2024 - TEAM NAME" (where "TEAM NAME" is your actual team name) or we won't know you're competing!

Prizes TBD!

The VCTF Team will decide the winners on Monday, May 18th and will notify them via email.  So make sure to upload your photos or Strava rides before then!

Team creators must create a password.  To join a team, you must have that team's password.Teams are not an option for Virtual participants.

Coming from out of town?

Participating in Cap2Cap is a great excuse to spend a long weekend (or more!) exploring Central and Eastern VA.

On the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation's website, you'll find helpful links to plan your perfect visit.  There's information about bike rentals and tours, attractions, and where to stay and eat all along the Trail.

James City County and Visit Williamsburg can point you in the right direction on how to make the most of your trip to the New World.  Along with Colonial History, you'll find charm down on the farm with this region's agritourism.

History buffs will love Charles City County, a place packed with major American history.  We can't help but recommend eating at Cul's Courthouse or Indian Fields, they're right on the Trail!

From the East end to the West end, Henrico County has something for everyone.  Shop 'til you drop at Short Pump, stroll through Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, or travel back in time at Henricus Historical Park.

What isn't there to do in Richmond, Virginia?  Eclectic restaurants, diverse culture, world-class art, historic sites, blocks of breweries, and a natural playground right in downtown.

From Williamsburg to Richmond, the Virginia Capital Trail is your connection to adventure!  Explore even more at Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Lodging Options

We are excited to announce we’ve reserved a group camping site at Chickahominy Riverfront Park for the evenings of Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th! Pitch a tent, build camaraderie with other riders around the campfire, and enjoy special perks like a pop-up bike tech station so you’ll be fully prepared for your ride. Last, but certainly not least, save on lodging costs with our special $13/night rate. Campsites include restroom and bath houses, hose bib for water, fire pits, and close proximity to the Friday party zone and Cap Trail! 

If you are looking for hotel accommodations, River’s Rest Marina & Resort is ready to welcome you with their beautiful water-view Inn located right on the Chickahominy River! Located just 7 miles from the Capital Trail, River’s Rest offers a tranquil atmosphere to enjoy pre or post-ride. Plus they are offering special discounts for all Cap2Cap riders! Details TBD! Whether you are staying for one night, or the entire weekend, River’s Rest Marina & Resort will leave you refreshed, relaxed, and counting the days until the next Cap2Cap! To book your stay click here.

 For additional lodging near the Trail broken down by jurisdiction (James City County, Charles City County, Henrico County, and the City of Richmond) visit: 

https://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/lodging-richmond/