2011 James River Splash and Dash

The James River Splash and Dash is a competitive tube race which takes place at Richmond’s Belle Isle. Participants run a 2-mile trail course, grab a tube, paddle (with their hands) across a stretch of the James, and run their tube to the finish line. Prizes are awarded for various categories and participants receive a free event tube with registration! After the race, JRA hosts an after party that includes a band, food, beer and more!

Event Details

Splash and Dash Participants

There are 5 categories for the race! 20 and under; 21-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51+. Sign in for the Splash and Dash will be from 4:00-4:45, on the grassy knoll area across from Tredegar in Richmond and the first waves of the races will be starting at 5:00, in 3 minute increments.

Each participant creates a password that will create a protected page that can be used to encourage donations from friends and family. You can even upload a personal photo to be used on your page.

Registration for the event is $30 which includes event registration and an free event tube.
Participants that raise $50-$99 will receive event registration, an free event tube and an event t-shirt.
Participants raising $100 and over, will receive event registration, an free event tube, an event t-shirt, and a JRA towel.

All participants must be ages 10 and over. Anyone registering under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian.

Parking: Limited parking will be provided above Tredegar in the gravel lot on 5th St. Please lookout for the JRA parking signs.

Coming from Tredegar: Take a left up 5th St. and immediately take the first left into the gravel lot.
Coming from Byrd/Canal: Follow 5th St down the hill and take the last right, into the gravel lot, before hitting the intersection of 5th and Tredegar St.

Support the Participants

All money raised supports the work of the James River Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting America's founding river. To sponsor a participant, search for a participants personal fundraising page and donate online via Kintera's secure server. Don't know a River Runner? You can make a general donation to the James River Splash and Dash.

Corporate Sponsorships

If your organization would like to become a corporate sponsor for this event, view the Sponsorship Opportunities, and contact Sherrie Tribble at stribble@jrava.org or 804-788-8811 ext. 202.