OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE VIRGINIA MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!
Date & Location
Date & Location
Date & Location
Saturday, October 14, 2023
- 51.7 mile multi-use, fully paved trail runs Jamestown-Richmond
- Choose your distance! Ride 1 mile or the full 52!; leisure walkers and groups with small children sometimes just explore a little around the meeting point - whatever you're comfortable with
Meeting Point: TBA (12 - 4 PM)
Parking
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Date & Location
There are several places to park your vehicle to ride for the day. Several past participants park at the meeting point and ride locally. Popular parking options are listed below along with their mile marker (MM).
- Jamestown Settlement (MM 0)
- Chickahominy Park (MM 7-6)
- Great Shiplock Park (MM 51)
Check out the full list of parking options on the trail map
Kid shirts!
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Chance to win
We are happy to offer youth sizes again this year as a child registration (shirt-only) option.
See below for details!
NOTE: kids are welcome to attend for FREE; only purchase child registration if you would like a shirt for your child
Chance to win
Chance to win
Chance to win
Back by popular demand!
All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a digital $200 Amazon gift card.
You do not need to be present to win!
Camping
Chance to win
Bike Rentals
Interested in camping?
1350 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
If interested in joining at a group campsite, please contact virginiamosquito@gmail.com ASAP!
Bike Rentals
Chance to win
Bike Rentals
Transportation
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
- Amtrak
- GRTC Pulse
- More details on the Virginia Capital Trail website
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Emergency Support
Emergency Contact Information
Local Police
- James City County: 757-253-1800
- Charles City County: 804-652-4701
- Henrico County: 804-501-5000
- City of Richmond: 804-646-5100
Trail Maintenance & Safety
https://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/trailalerts
804-788-6455
Other Details
Emergency Support
Other Details
- Restrooms and convenience stores available along the route
- Lodging options.
- Free audio tour of historical markers - download the izi.Travel app or go online here
- Consider bringing an emergency repair kit/bike pump. Bike repair is available mainly at start/end points.
Registration Options
Late Registration Open Now!
- $20 Late Registration includes everything but the t-shirt!
- Receive a Mosquito Swag Bag, enjoy some food at the meeting point on event day (12-4PM), and get your entry for a chance to win the $200 Amazon gift card!
- Late registration opens after full registration has closed and will be accepted up until the day before the event, October 13 at 12pm.
Deadline for Full/Child Registration - September 15th
- $35 Full Registration includes:
- Mosquito Swag Bag with t-shirt (design shown left) and other goodies
- light fare at the meeting location (TBA) between 12-4 PM on event day
- 1 entry for a chance to win the $200 Amazon gift card
- Trail maps available upon request
- *$20 Child Registration:
- *PLEASE NOTE: kids are welcome to attend this event for FREE; only purchase a child registration if you would like a shirt for your child
- youth sizes S-XL available
- includes light fare at the meeting point
- DOES NOT include entry to Amazon gift card drawing or swag bag
Make a Donation
Donations are always greatly appreciated! Feel free to make a donation of whatever amount you like. We (and ultimately, the students) appreciate all the support we get!
