Virginia Capital Trail celebrates five years with month-long celebration encouraging everyone to get outside

The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, which celebrated its 5th Birthday on October 2nd, invites walkers, runners, and bikers to complete outdoor activities, exploring sites along the Trail, and earning virtual badges that unlock educational facts about the Virginia Capital Trail.

In celebration of the Capital Trail’s fifth anniversary, participants will have the opportunity to select five out of eight exciting activities to complete between October 1st and 31st. Each activity will inspire participants to explore and experience the Capital Trail in a new way. Trail users are encouraged to challenge their friends and Trail friends for added fun!

“The Virginia Capital Trail is a wonderful recreational and transportation asset to our local communities and region. We are extremely excited to launch this engaging event in celebration of the Virginia Capital Trail’s 5th Anniversary,” shares Cat Anthony, executive director of the Virginia Capital Trail. “This is a great opportunity to introduce the Capital Trail to new visitors, showcase its impact, encourage outdoor recreation, and celebrate not only the Virginia Capital Trail but our amazing Trail community.”

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