PHOTOS: Henrico celebrates America’s 250th with Friend or Foe 5K
May 02, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- America's 250th festivities are in full swing in Henrico County.
Henrico Recreation and Parks held the Friend or Foe 5K on Saturday at Osborne Park and Landing. The run began at the historic park and traveled through a Revolutionary War landscape, meeting Lafayette and Bened
ict Arnold reenactors along the way.
History manager Joseph Rizzo said the event underscores the historical importance of the area while providing community members an opportunity to get active.
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"We thought it'd be a good opportunity to bring people to such an important location in one of our parks and to highlight the 250th as we're leading up to July 4," Rizzo said.
To see more 8News' coverage of VA250 events, visit America's 250th in Virginia.
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