10th Street YMCA (Downtown)
This community center is the perfect location for anyone doing business downtown.
Types:
- Community Center
Boho Cycle Studio (Museum District)
“Rock the bike” at this little blue cycling studio in the middle of Richmond’s museum district. At Boho Cycling, there are a variety of classes offered, ranging from a 30-minute express class to a 50-minute ride that incorporates upper body toning exercises.
Types:
- Cycling route
- Group Ride
Brown's Island and Belle Isle Loop
By far the most convenient run route to travelers staying downtown, this is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle and explore a sliver of what the James River has to offer. It's an out and back loop, so you can add on more laps around the island for extra distance.
Types:
- Running Route
Byrd Park Group Run & Other Group Runs in Richmond
See site for details on various group runs.
Byrd Park is just one location for group runs that happen around Richmond. We picked out this one because this park has water fountains and restrooms, and it is only 3 miles from our recommended downtown hotels.
Types:
- Group Run
Hollywood Cemetery
Okay, it's not really a park, but as the burial place for Confederate soldiers, Jefferson Davis, James Monroe and John Tylery, Hollywood Cemetery is a unique venue for a walk or jog. Meandering paved roads make the surface easy to navigate. See the website for more details and a map.
Types:
- Run or Hike Route
Humble Haven Yoga
This welcoming studio offers classes for all levels. From the vibrant and uniquely decorated lobby, we certainly understand where the name "Haven" comes in. You will want to settle in and stay a while here. The practice room, with its wood like flooring and higher ceiling, is equally appealing.
Types:
- Yoga
Monument Avenue (Urban Run)
While this route is purely street running, which is not always a favorite, it does follow one of the most historic streets in Richmond. This route is also popular for hometown runners and is always included in local races such as the Richmond Marathon and the Ukrop's Monument 10K.
Types:
- Running Route
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Group (aka "Museum Group")
Thursday run starts at 5:30pm and goes 6-7 miles. The pace has eased up a bit of late, and a 9:30 to 10:00 mile road pace will work. Usually have 5-10 runners. Good bunch. They meet on Stuart Street at the intersection of North Sheppard, behind the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Types:
- Group Run
YMCA Downtown
This convenient downtown community center offers a state-of-the-art facility with a turn of the century façade. The exterior of this historic building has been preserved to reflect the original architecture, while the interior reveals a modern full-service gym.
Types:
- Community Center
- Swimming Pool