More than 100 walk in Richmond to honor Capitol Run Club founder killed in crash

More than 100 people participated in a community walk Wednesday in Richmond to honor Jack Oppenheim, the 27-year-old founder of the Capitol Run Club who died in a single-vehicle crash on I-64 early Sunday, NBC12 reported.

The walk began in Scott’s Addition and followed the usual route of the Capitol Run Club, which Oppenheim started about two years ago. The club holds weekly runs of at least three miles, drawing around 30 runners every Wednesday year-round, according to NBC12.

Friends, family, and community members described Oppenheim as someone who connected people and made an impact on nearly everyone he met. His father said Jack was a listener who made people feel seen and included, and that he sought ways to help others and grow the community.

Oppenheim also supported other local groups, helping them start or expand, including the Sunrise Social Club RVA. His father said the family plans to establish a scholarship foundation in Jack’s honor.

The memorial walk drew people of all ages and backgrounds, reflecting the wide reach of Oppenheim’s influence in Richmond’s running and community scene, WRIC 8News reported.