Virginia Running Races In Virginia

03/21/09 Shamrock 5K Trail Run 5K Hillandale Park, Harrisonburg Virginia Erik Dart or Tim Moubray 540-433-2474 540-433-9169 None erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us Basic Information: The top two in each age division receive a race plaque. (-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) Refreshments provided before and after the event. T-shirts will be provided to the first 50 pre-registered. There will be a very limited supply available for walk- up registrations—sizes are not guaranteed. (T-shirts will not be ordered after Feb. 29th). Race Packet pick-up will be available the Friday prior to the race. Race Day Times: 7:30 a.m. –Race Day Reg. Begins 9:00 a.m. –Registration Closes 9:30 a.m. –5K Trail Run Begins Mail-in or Drop-off Registration: 305 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801. Attn: Erik Dart or Tim Moubray. Please make checks payable to Shen. Valley High Rollers Online Registration

03/28/2009 Manassas Park Festival of Races 10 mile, 10-k, 5-k Signal Hill Park in Manassas Park VA Gary Fields 703-335-8803 http://www.cityofmanassaspark.us/Public_Documents/ManassasParkVA_ParksRec/races g.fields@manassasparkva.gov

04/04/2009 Cape Charles "Blessing of the Fleet" 5K Run/Walk 5K Cape Charles Virginia Jim Marvel 757-331-1730 www.capecharles.org impactfitnessjm@verizon.com This race is in conjuction with Cape Charles "Blessing of the Fleet" celebration on April 3/4th. The 5K race will wind through the historic waterfront town of Cape Charles on Virginia's Eastern Shore. All proceeds from the race will benefit Special Olympics. The race is being presented by Impact Fitness and the Town of Cape Charles

04/04/2009 1st Annual Domestic Violence 5K Fundraiser Race/Fun Walk 5K Westover Park Harrisonburg, VA Clark Ritchie 540-564-3350 www.dvtaskforce.googlegroups.com melanie.hepner@gmail.com 8:00 a.m - Registration Opens at Cecil Gilkerson Community Center 9:15 a.m - Pre-Race Instructions 9:30 a.m - 5k Run Start 9:35 a.m - 5k Fun Walk Start $15 per person for all early registrants. $20 for all late registrants. Race-day registration welcome. Make checks payable to The United Way. Early registration ends March 23, 2009. T-shirts for all pre-registered participants. Send completed entry form to: DVTF 1st 5k Fundraiser Attn: Cindy McNett 53 Court Square Suite 210 Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Awards for top three finishers in each male and female age division. Refreshments will be provided post-race. Groups and Teams welcome. There is a $3 per person discount ($12 fee) for participants in special groups/teams, i.e. clubs, sports, fraternities, sororities, etc. (minimum of 5 per team). Registration form pdf Online Registration

04/11/2009 Bobby Stewart 5K Walk/Run 5K William's Wharf Landing, Mathews, VA Virginia Meghan Reynolds 804-642-9515 http://www.wareacademy.org/BSWR.htm meghan.reyn@gmail.com

04/25/2009 The Alternative Break Program 5K Fun Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : James Madison University Phone : (540) 568-2809 Fax : (540) 568-6719 Website : http://www.jmu.edu/csl/abp/ Email : krikaudm@jmu.edu Additional Info : Every year over four hundred students from JMU choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program which is directed through the campus's Community Service-Learning office. Alternative break trips are designed and led by students for students to spend their break impacting a community outside of the JMU 'bubble' in a real and powerful way. From clearing trails amongst the Redwoods in California to serving dinner at a soup kitchen in Atlanta, students foster reciprocal relationships within the community where they are working, and propel personal growth towards becoming a lifelong active citizen. So join us Saturday, April 25th for the first ever "Alternative Break Program's Daring to Make a Difference by Hugging Trees, Feeding People , Educating Children, and Rebuilding Houses after Hurricanes 5K Fun Run/Walk for Endorphins." Pre-registration is $10.00 includes a t-shirt and closes April 19th at 11:00pm. Day of registration cost is $10.00 and does not include a t-shirt. Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase for $5.00. Online Registration

4/25/09 The Sherry Burcham Anderson 5K Walk-Run 5K Historic Court Square in downtown Harrisonburg, VA Virginia Craig Mackail 540-434-9916 540-434-5196 www.harrisonburgeducationfoundation.org cmackail@harrisonburg.k12.va.us The 5K Walk-Run is a fundraiser that has been designed to support the local educational programs implemented by the Harrisonburg Education Foundation as well as to celebrate the life of Sherry Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was committed to teaching children in the Harrisonburg, Virginia area. She was also an avid runner. By establishing an event such as this, we not only honor Mrs. Anderson by participating in something she loved to do but also fund specific programs which benefit the children in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools. Mrs. Anderson was tragically killed while running on the morning of January 6, 2009. Online Registration

4/25/2009 3rd Annual Heart Havens/Arc of Northern Shenandoah Valley 5k 5K Kernstown Battlefield, Winchester, VA Virginia Nichole Pangle 540-665-0461 540-665-2806 www.arcofnsv.org arcnsv@verizon.net Online Registration

5/2/2009 Cougar Literacy 5K 5K Manassas Park VA Scott Baldwin 703-965-8662 http://mpark.net/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=10323&pagecat=172 scott.baldwin@mpark.net In its 3rd year, the Cougar Literacy 5K in conjunction with the Literacy Fair continues to promote litercy awareness in the community. All proceeds benefit the kids!

05/09/2009 Trail Trial 10k 10k Roseland Va Woody Elliott/Jared Stangl 8043014301 www.trailrunva.com trailrunva@cycleva.com A 10k trailrun near Roseland, Va on Horseshoe Mountain with a time trial format. Runners will leave every 2 minutes to ascend and descend Horseshoe Mountain. Trails will be doubletrack, singletrack, and timber trail. All info can be found on www.TrailRunVa.com!

05/09/2009 Rocket Run for Autism 5K Rose Hill Elementary School, 6301 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310 Virginia Anne Stokowski 703-313-4200 703-313-4297 http://www.fcps.edu/RoseHillES/ Anne.Stokowski@fcps.edu This is the second year for this event. It is still rather small so we are trying to get the word out there. Thank you for helping us out!

5/16/09 Walking on Sunshine Distance: Location : Huntley Meadows Park Phone : 703-946-1046 or 703-927-3972 Fax : Website : www.sunshineforsoldiers.com Email : walking_on_sunshine@sunshineforsoldiers.com Additional Info : Oakton High School Student's organized Sunshine for Soldiers' first annual charity walk! This walk will take place on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2009. Registration will begin at 4:00, with an opening ceremony at 4:30, and the walk will go from 5:00-7:00. You can be sponsored per lap or receive individual donations. It costs $15.00 to register, and you will receive an event t-shirt. The money you raise from donations can be used toward your registration fee. The top donor will receive a prize and be recognized on our website. The money raised at this event will be used by Sunshine for Soldiers to purchase items for the troops and cover shipping costs. Online Registration

5/16/2009 Walking on Sunshine 703-946-1046 or 703-927-3972 www.sunshineforsoldiers.com walking_on_sunshine@sunshineforsoldiers.com Sunshine for Soldiers is a completely student-run non profit that is dedicated to sending support to our soldiers overseas, and those in training camps and hospitals here! We are currently supporting 307 soldiers overseas. We are excited for Oakton High School Student’s organized Sunshine for Soldiers’ first annual charity walk! This walk will take place on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2009. You can be sponsored per lap or receive individual donations. It costs $15.00 to register, and you will receive an event t-shirt. The money you raise from donations can be used toward your registration fee. The money raised at this event will be used to purchase items for the soldiers and to cover shipping costs!

5/16/2009 Edge 5K Team Challenge & 1 Mile Fun Run 5k and 1 mile Old Dominion Baptist Church, 9560 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136 Virginia Lauren Giller http://www.studentslead.com/ info@studentslead.com Main event is a 5k run / walk that includes 4 person team and individual race divisions for adult, High School, and Middle School. Plus, a 1 mi family fun run for elementary school age and up. The course is a trail run over rolling terrain that includes sections along the Broad Run River and through wooded areas. The 5k race will feature chip timing using the IPICO Timing System.

5/25/09 Loudoun Street Mile 1 mile Old Town Mall. Winchester, Va Va Mark Stickley 540-665-8394 www.loudounstreetmile.com runnersretreat@verizon.net The Loudoun Street mile includes multiple competitive mile races along with a 1 mile fitness walk and a 100 yd tot trot. Register online at SignMeup.com or download the entry form at loudounstreetmile.com and mail it to 135 N. Loudoun Street, Winchester, Va. Visit our website for more information.

06/20/2009 28th Annual Waterfront Festival 10K/5K 10K/5K AMC Hoffman Center VA Kelly Andreae (703) 549-8300 http://www.waterfrontfestival.org/race.html Runforthered09@yahoo.com Support your community by registering for the Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival 10K/5K! Join your friends and neighbors as we run in the beautiful Eisenhower area of Alexandria. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Alexandria Red Cross. Prizes will be awarded for both races $175 for the first place male and female runners and $75 for the second place male and female runners.

07/25/2009 The Blue Ridge Bash 24-hr adventure race & 6-hr sprint race, + a Family Fun Adventure Race Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, New Castle VA Julia Bradford 5408646792 5408646800 www.oarevents.com julia@wilderness-adventure.com This is a weekend event with activities (900' zip line, climbing wall, fly fishing tutorials, and more) being offered throughout the day on Saturday July 25th. Lodging, camping, and meals available all weekend at amazing rates. Live music and race festivities begin after the sprint and family fun events around 5 pm. Make a weekend out of it!

09/19/09 The Alternative Break Program 5K Distance: 5K Location : James Madison University, Festival Lawn Phone : 540-568-2809 Fax : 540-568-6719 Website : www.jmu.edu/csl/abp Email : krikaudm@jmu.edu Online Registration And Additional Information

09/27/2009 Kit Callahan's Miracle Mile and Brain Injury Awareness Fair 10K and 1/4 mi Survivior's Circle of Hope and Fun Run George Mason University, Fairfax Campus VA Karen M. Luffred 703-451-8881 703-451-8820 http://www.kitsmiraclemile.org kluffred@braininjurysvcs.org This event will be timed using the ChronoTrack timing system. The cost is $25 per individual; $10 survivors/veterans. Kids under the age of 10 run/walk for FREE. Top three male and female finishers will each receive: $100 (1st Place), $75 (2nd Place), $50 (3rd Place). Top male & female finishers in the following age categories will each receive unique prizes: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. No duplicate awards. Awards will be based on "clock time" in the 10K Run. All survivors and fun run participants will receive a commemorative item to acknowledge their accomplishments. This event is for the whole family.

10/24/09 7th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K and 10K Run/Walk 5K and 10K Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center in Westover Park Virginia Erik Dart or Tim Moubray 540-433-2474 540-433-9169 erikd@harrisonburgva.gov All proceeds will benefit Rockingham Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Treatment Basic Information: The top three in each age division receive a race medals. (-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) Refreshments provided before and after the event. T-shirts will be provided to the first 400 pre-registered. (500 person field limit). There will be a very limited supply available for walk-up registrations—sizes are not guaranteed. (T-shirts will not be ordered after Oct. 16th). Door Prize/Raffle Drawing for participants. Race Packet pick-up will be available the Friday prior to the race. Online Registration

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