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| 03/04/06 Explore Your Limits 2 Distance: 5k and 10k Location : Virginia's Explore Park Contact : Trina Oliver Address : PO Box 8508 City : Roanoke State : VA Zip : 24014 Country : USA Phone : 540-427-1800 ext 333 Fax : 540-561-2855 Website : www.explorepark.org Email : toliver@explorepark.org |
| 03/25/06 Run for Life 5K for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Distance: 5K Location : The University of Virginia (Newcomb Plaza) at 10 AM Contact : Charissa Perry Address : Newcomb Plaza in front of the UVA Bookstore City : Charlottesville State : VA Zip : 22904 Country : USA Phone : Fax : Website : www.runforlife5K.org Email : jfc6e@virginia.edu Additional Info : Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the race begins at 10 AM. Join the race toward a cure for breast cancer! |
| 3/25/06 Shamrock 5k Trail Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Hillindale Park, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Contact : Erik Dart or Jason Smith Address : 305 South Dogwood Drive City : Harrisonburg State : VA Zip : 22801 Country : United States Phone : 540-433-2474 Fax : 540-433-9169 Website : http://www.ci.harrisonburg.va.us/index.php?id=334 Email : erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us Additional Info : Proceeds to benefit Camp Unali, a summer camp exclusively for children with cancer or sickle cell anemia. For more information visit www.campunali.com. Early Registration ends March 10: $10 Later Reg./Race Day Reg.: $15 Bagels, fruit, water will be provided. The first 20 participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt |
| 04/01/2006 ASL Memorial 5k Distance: 5k Run, 2M Walk Location : Appalachian School of Law Contact : Tori Schall Address : PO Box 2825 City : Grundy State : Virginia Zip : 24614 Country : Phone : 276-935-5905 Fax : Website : Email : 5k@asl.edu Additional Info : The race is in memory of Tony Sutin, Tom Blackwell and Angela Dales who were killed at the Law School in 2002. Proceeds will benefit endowment scholarship funds in their memory. |
| 04/08/2006 Ashland Railroad Run Distance: 10K & 5K Fun Walk Location : 500 S. Center St., Ashland, VA 23005 Contact : Faith Boyle Address : 500 S. Center St. PO Box 486 City : Ashland State : VA Zip : 23005 Country : USA Phone : 804-798-2728 Fax : Website : http://www.hanoverarts.com/RRRun.htm Email : hanoverarts@mindspring.com Additional Info : In its 28th year, our 10K race draws 400+ runners to a course along the railroad tracks and through picturesque downtown Ashland. Also a 5K fun walk, live music, prizes & awards. 7:30AM - Registration opens. 9:00 AM -Start. $25. Family rates available. Proceeds benefit Hanover Arts and Activities Center. 798-2728 or www.hanoverarts.com/RRRun.htm for info. This race is a US Track and Field Certified Event, #VA-02007-RT. |
| 04/15/2006 Charlottesville Marathon and 1/2 marathon Distance: 26.2 miles (13.1) Location : Charlottesville , Virginia Contact : Charlottesville Running Company Address : 110 Old Preston Ave City : Charlottesville State : VA Zip : 22902 Country : USA Phone : 434-293-7115 Fax : 434-293-70156 Website : www.charlottesvillemarathon.com Email : rungillrun@adelphia.net Additional Info : Considered by many the most scenic race on the East Coast" Running Times This is the 4that annual race and it is now a certified marathon. |
| 05/06/2006 Manassas City Police Association 5KRun/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Manassas, Virginia Contact : Rosi Tines Address : 9518 Fairview Ave City : Manassas State : VA Zip : 20110 Country : USA Phone : 703 257-8067 Fax : Website : www.signmeupsports.com Email : mcpd5krun@yahoo.com |
| 05/13/2006 7th Annual Purcellville 5K Run Distance: 5K Location : Purcellville, VA Contact : Carol E. Simon Address : PO Box 765 City : Purcellville State : VA Zip : 20134 Country : USA Phone : 540-338-9336 Fax : Website : Email : cemcds@aol.com Additional Info : Benefits the Purcellville Preservation Association |
| 05/20/2006 The Fairfax Corner 5K Distance: 5K Location : Fairfax Corner, Fairfax, VA Contact : Lesley Green Address : City : State : VA Zip : Country : Phone : 703-273-3153 Fax : Website : http://www.girlsontherunofnova.org/ Email : lesley@girlsontherunofnova.org Additional Info : What: The Fairfax Corner 5K enters its third year in 2006. The 5K course begins at the entrance of Fairfax Corner, winding onto nearby streets, and loops back to finish near the Fountain Plaza in the center of Fairfax Corner. There will be age group awards for first and second place finishers in gender and age categories. Who: This event benefits Girls on the Run of NOVA. When: The event will occur on Saturday, May 20, 2006. The 5Krace will begin at 8:00 AM. An awards ceremony including random door prizes will be held at the fountain plaza immediately following the race. Where: Fairfax Corner, Fairfax, VA Race Cost: $17 now – May 5, 2006 $20 May 6 – Race Day $25 Race Day Kids under 12 years of age - $12 anytime |
| 06/03/06 Appalachian Power Festival Run Distance: 5k/10K Location : Downtown Roanoke Contact : Tammi Jewell Address : 711 C 5th St. NE City : Roanoke State : VA Zip : 24016 Country : USA Phone : 540-343-0987 Fax : Website : www.commonwealthgames.org/apcofestival.htm Email : tammi@commonwealthgames.org |
| 06/17/2006 Trot with Spot 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5k Location : Belle Haven Park, Alexandria, VA Contact : Catherine Roper Address : 127 South Peyton Street, #220 City : Alexandria State : VA Zip : 22314 Country : USA Phone : 703-545-8880 Fax : 703-535-8890 Website : http://www.alfdc.org Email : cathrineroper@aol.com Additional Info : REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ALFDC.ORG Saturday, June 17th 8:30am Registration and Dog Activities 9:00am Race Start Belle Haven Park, Alexandria, VA Celebrate Father???s Day weekend on a fast out-and-back race or casual trot with Spot on the Mount Vernon Trail! Awards: To overall and top 3 in age group winners, largest team, team raising the most pledges, individual raising the most pledges, individual with most sponsors. Send pledge envelope with donations to American Liver Foundation, 127 S. Peyton Street, Suite 220, Alexandria, VA 22314. Pledge envelopes will be accepted for prizes onsite and up to 30 days following the event. Amenities: T-shirts for all human registrants. Bandanas for the 4-legged participants . Food and refreshments following the race. Packet Pick-up and Late Registration: You may pick up your race packet at Pacers, 1301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 836-1463 from 11am to 7:30pm on Friday, June 16th or on race day at Belle Haven starting at 7:45am. Directions: From Washington, take the George Washington Parkway south through Old Town Alexandria (it becomes Washington Street) Take the first left south of Alexandria into Belle Haven Marina. There is a gas station on the right just before you arrive. |
| 7/15/2006 Coventry Commonwealth Games 5K Run Distance: 5K Location : Contact : Virginia Amateur Spots Address : 711 C 5th Street, NE City : Roanoke State : Virginia Zip : 24016 Country : USA Phone : 540-343-0987 Fax : 540-343-7407 Website : http://www.commonwealthgames.org/5Krun.htm Email : tammi@commonwealthgames.org |
| 09/03/2006 Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Virginia Beach presented by SunTrust Distance: 13.1 miles Location : Virginia Beach, VA Contact : Elite Racing Address : 5452 Oberlin Dr City : San Diego State : CA Zip : 92121 Country : USA Phone : 800-311-1255 Fax : Website : www.rnrhalf.com Email : rnrhalf@eliteracing.com Additional Info : The sixth annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon will take over the Virginia Beach oceanfront on September 3, 2006. Over 20 local bands are set to play on 14 stages along the course. Some of the premier east coast bands will keep you groovin' towards the finish line! You will be treated to everything from classic rock to R & B and reggae to disco. |
| September 9, 2006 Blackstone Rotary Club's 5K Downtown Runaround Distance: 5k Fun Run and Walk Location : Blackstone, Virginia Contact : Sheryl Reitz Address : 311 Brunswick Avenue City : Blackstone State : Virginia Zip : 23824 Country : USA Phone : 434-292-4213 Fax : Website : Email : smrwag@earthlink.net Additional Info : An untimed and family friendly event with proceeds to benefit Blackstone's Emergency Squad. All participants eligible for prizes to be awarded at Schwartz Tavern on the Green at 11:30 a.m. Participants also receive Saturday free entry to Blackstone's Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Blackstone Chamber of Commerce. Start times: Runners at 8:00 a.m. Walkers at 8:15 a.m. Registration fee $15.00; $20.00 on day of race. All registrants to pick up their numbers at Seay Park beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the race. Refreshments provided before and after race. Race begins at Seay Park on Main Street. |
| 10/14/06 Boy Scout 10K and Fun Run Distance: 10 K and 1 mile for fun run Location : Camp W. B. Snyder, Haymarket, Virginia Contact : Dan Carroll Address : 9190 Rockville Pike City : Bethesda State : Maryland Zip : 20814 Country : USA Phone : 301-214-9113 Fax : 301-5649513 Website : www.boyscouts-ncac.org Email : dcarroll@boyscouts-ncac.org Additional Info : Prizes, patches and breakfast. Camp Snyder is at U.S. 15 and I-66 in Haymarket, Virginia. For more details and to sign up online, go to www.boyscouts-ncac.org and click on the race patch. |
| 10/21/2006 11th Annual Dukes Homecoming 5K Distance: 5K Location : James Madison University Recreation, Harrisonburg, VA Contact : Shannon Tonks Address : 800 S. Main St. MSC 3901 City : Harrisonburg State : VA Zip : 22801 Country : USA Phone : 540-568-8725 Fax : Website : www.jmu.edu/recreation Email : tonkssf@jmu.edu Additional Info : Come and join us for our 11th Annual 5K Fun Walk/Run. There will be a kids run prior to the start of the 5K and all are welcome to join! |
| 10/28/06 4th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer Distance: 5K and 10K Location : Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center Contact : Erik Dart or Jason Smith Address : 305 South Dogwood Drive City : Harrisonburg State : Virginia Zip : 22801 Country : United States Phone : 540-433-2474 Fax : 540-433-9169 Website : Email : erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us Additional Info : All proceeds will benefit Rockingham Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Treatment. The first 100 pre-registered will receive a free event t'shirt. Refreshments will be provided before and after the event. |
| 10/28/2006 Greasy-Gooney 10K Distance: 10K (6.2 mile) run Location : Intersection of Route 649 (Browntown Road) and Route 613 (Bentonville-Browntown Road) in southern Warren County, Virginia Contact : Karsten Brown Address : 1195 South River Road City : Front Royal State : VA Zip : 22630-8317 Country : USA Phone : (540) 635-7539 Fax : Website : http://user.shentel.net/karsten/gg10k/ Email : karsten@shentel.net Additional Info : Come out to Warren County, Virginia for the Shenandoah Valley's most scenic road race! The 8th running of the Greasy-Gooney 10K will take place at 9:00 AM on Saturday 28 October 2006 in Browntown, about eight miles south of Front Royal. Held at the peak of the fall foliage season, our somewhat challenging 6.2 mile road race loops through the foothills of the Blue Ridge, treating runners to gorgeous views of the mountains and countryside. Runners of all abilities are welcome to participate! You needn't run the race competitively, but we will have awards for the top three overall and for the top three in mostly five-year age groups. Entry fees are $12 by 10/13 and $15 thereafter (including race day), with a $4 discount if you don't want a race t-shirt and a $1 discount for members of the Shenandoah Valley Runners. For more information, visit the Greasy-Gooney 10K Web pages at http://user.shentel.net/karsten/gg10k/ ! |
| 11/4/06 Veterans' 5K Run/Walk 5K Clark Library at UVA Virginia Erik Granum 720-470-9644 http://www.virginia.edu/nrotc/race/ granum@virginia.edu All procedes from the Veterans' 5K Run/Walk will be donated to Virginia NeuroCare, Inc. -- a clinic devoted to assisting veterans with brain and neurological injuries. Registration will begin at 7am, and the race starts at 8am. There will be free t-shirts, food, music, raffle prizes, and awards for top finishers. |
| 11/18/06 Seton School Sponsors "Haiti Walk/Run" 1 mile loops, any distance Signal Hill Park, Manassas Park VA All Walkers/Runners get pledges per mile. All proceeds of this benefit run go directly to the needs of the poorest of the poor in Tomassique, Haiti. Seton has contributed in the past to the school of 700+ students, the library and also the medical clinic. |
| 11/18/2006 9th Annual Turkey Trot Distance: 5k Location : M.M. Pierce Elementary School Contact : David Symington Address : 10066 Rouges Rd. City : Midland State : Va Zip : 22728 Country : US Phone : 540-788-4867 Fax : 540-788-1701 Website : Email : david.symington@fauquiercounty.gov Additional Info : All Ages Welcome! Come and join us for the 9th Annual Remington 5K Turkey Trot! At last year’s event, the Town of Remington cheered on over 120 runners! The ever-coveted Thanksgiving turkeys, pumpkin pies and poinsettias will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place division winners. There are eleven divisions in both male and female age categories as follows: 14 & under; 15-18; 19-25; 26-30; 31-35; 36-40; 41-45; 46-50; 51-55; 56-60 and 61 & over. Pre-register by November 2nd. Pre-registration costs $20. Race day registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and costs $25. Save $5 by registering early! Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a long sleeve special event t-shirt on race day. T-shirts purchased on race day will be available for pick-up two weeks following the event or can be mailed for an additional fee. Please indicate t-shirt size on registration form. The registration form is located on page _ _ _. See Fall issue of the Good Times for more details about this event. For additional information, please call (540) 788-4867 or e-mail david.symington@fauquiercounty.gov |
| 12/31/06 Festival of Lights 5k Race 5k Bull Run Regional Park Virginia Michelle Newkirk www.bullrunrunners.com www.bullrunrunners@gmail.com |
| 3/3/07 Explore Your Limits Trail Race 5k and 10k Virginia's Explore Park Roanoke VA Trina Nicholson 540-427-1800 ext 333 540-427-1880 http://www.explorepark.org/recreation tnicholson@explorepark.org |
| 3/3/07 trail race 5k and 10k Virginia's Explore Park at milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway Roanoke Trina Nicholson 540-427-1800 ext 333 540-427-1880 http://www.explorepark.org/events_programs/events_and_programs_events.html tnicholson@explorepark.org unique race winds through outdoor living history museum (17th through 19th centuries) and parts of a wooded mountain bike trail |
| 3/4/07 Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon 10minute swim, 30minute bike, 20minute run Life Time Fitness - Centreville, VA VA Bryan Sanborn 952-229-7359 952-943-1500 http://www.lifetimefitness.com/events/2007_indoor_tri/ bsanborn@lifetimefitness.com |
| 3/11/07 Camp Hilbert Trail Race 6 miles Camp Hilbert VA Mark Junkermann 804-647-3070 www.runriderace.com mark@runriderace.com Description This is a loop course that measures just short of 6 miles. It is all single track trails winding through the woods and around the lake. It is a course that first time trial racers through experts will have fun. Awards 3 deep plus random prizes each race. Series winner receive a special award. Race field limited to 100. $15/race or the series $35. Donations will be made to help support www.RunRichmond.com send local shoe donations to www.oneworldrunning.com Register http://www.runreg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=1429 |
| 3/17/07 Shamrock 5K Trail Run 5K Hillindale Park in Harrisonburg, VA Virginia Erik Dart or Tim Moubray 540-433-2474 540-433-9169 erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us All proceeds will benefit the Shenandoah Valley High Rollers Wheelchair Basketball Team. The first 50 participants will receive a free event t-shirt. There will be bagels, fruit, and bottled water provided before and after the event. $10 prior to March 9, $15 after/race day. |
| 3/31/07 Rotary 5K & Quarter Mile Kids Run 5K, 1/4 mile Rotary Shelter, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester, Virginia VA Chris Northrup (540) 665-4982 http://user.shentel.net/karsten/rotary/ chris@northrupconsulting.com Come out to the Rotary Shelter in Winchester's Jim Barnett Park for the eighth running of the Rotary 5K & Quarter Mile Kids Run! The event, which is hosted by the Winchester Rotary Club and the Shenandoah Valley Runners, will take place on Saturday 31 March 2007 at 9:00 AM, and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. The 5K follows a mildly rolling 3.1 mile route through the park and the grounds of nearby Shenandoah University. We'll have awards for the top three overall, the top three Masters (40 & over) finishers, and the top three in mostly five-year age groups. After the 5K, there'll be a quarter mile out-and-back fun run for children. Our entry fees are $16 for the 5K and $3 for the kids run, with all proceeds benefitting Rotary Charities. For more information, visit the Rotary 5K Web page at http://user.shentel.net/karsten/rotary/ |
| 4/14/07 Ashland Railroad Run 10K 500 South Center St., Ashland VA Faith Boyle 804-798-2728 www.hanoverarts.com hanoverarts@mindspring.com 29th Ashland Railroad Run 10K- Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:00AM. 10K race along the railroad tracks and through historic downtown Ashland. Also a 5K fun walk, 1 mile kids run, live music, awards. $25 entry fee, family and children rates available. Proceeds benefit Hanover Arts and Activities Center (non-profit). 804-798-2728 or www.hanoverarts.com for info. US Track and Field Certified Event, #VA-02007-RT |
| 4/15/07 Run for Raft 5k Run/Walk Proceeds to the Raft Crisis Hotline 5k (3.2 miles) Virginia Tech Campus Duck Pond, Blacksburg Virginia Sarah Eisenman (540) 961-8409 (540) 961-8469 www.nrvcs.org/raft/run4raft SEisenman@nrvcs.state.va.us The Run for Raft an awareness and fundrasing event for the Raft Crisis Hotline. The Raft is a local, non-profit hotline providing suicide and crisis intervention, empathy and support, information and referrals to the members of the New River Valley. |
| 4/21/07 ECS Fun Run/Walk at Manassas Battlefield Trails 2mi Walk; 3mi Run Start Point is at Portici Entrance of Manassas National Battlefield Park; Parking in Strayer University Parking Lot, 9990 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, VA 20109 Virginia Rodger Pitt 571-225-0249 http://www.ecsflames.org/235645.ihtml pittrodger@hotmail.com Amenities (Included): T-Shirt, Manassas National Battlefield Park Admission Fee, Water,Gatorade, and refreshments available at the end of the race. Registration: On-Line Registration and Downloadable Mail-In Forms are both available at the above Website. Course Description: Walk – Start/finish is at #10 on the Battlefield Driving Tour. Course is rolling hills on mostly gravel access road that runs through the middle of the Manassas Battlefield Park, the course is approx. 2 miles, but if you would like a little longer walk and a History Lesson you will have the opportunity to go to Portici, Ball’s Family Cemetery and other historical Markers/Sites, feel free to stop. Run – Includes the Walk Route but adds at least 1 mile of trail running that runs through the woods and open pasture that is mixed in there along the way. Directions: Take I-66 to Exit 47 (Bus Hwy 234 North / Sudley Road North), Take Sudley Road North to first light and make a right on Battleview Parkway. Strayer University Entrance at 9990 Battleview Parkway is 0.7 miles from Sudley Road. Go to behind the Strayer University building and look for Registration Table at the back of the parking lot. T-Shirts: Short-Sleeve t-shirt for all registrants, first 100 registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt on event day. |
| 05/12/2007 8th Annual Purcellville Heritage Day 5k Run 5k Purcellville VA Carol E. Simon 540-338-9336 http://www.ppa-va.org cemcds@aol.com Benefits the Purcellville Preservation Assoication. For the serious runners and the families who like the outdoors. Spend the morning is Western Loudoun County and ejoy the afternoon in Purcellville. |
| 6/2/07 Kelley Cares 5K Run/Walk 5K George Washington Middle School, Alexandria Virginia Lindsey Swanson 703-772-0638 www.kelleycares.org info@kelleycares.org The Kelley Cares 5K Run/Walk is a family friendly 5K race which runs through the Del Ray neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria. This year will be the 2nd year the race will be held. The race course is mostly level with long straights along Commonwealth Avenue and 2 water stations. There are festivities for kids at the end of the race. More info can be found on the website. |
| 6/2/07 Appalachian Power Festival Run 5/10K Roanoke VA http://www.commonwealthgames.org/apcofestival.htm |
| 9/2/07 Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon 13.1 Virginia Beach Virginia Elite Racing, Inc. 858-450-6510 www.rnrhalf.com rnrhalf@eliteracing.com The seventh annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon will take over the Virginia Beach oceanfront on September 2, 2007. Over 20 local bands are set to play on 14 stages along the course. Some of the premier east coast bands will keep you groovin' towards the finish line! You will be treated to everything from classic rock to R & B and reggae to disco. |
| 9/8/07 Run For Robbie 5K Manassas Battlefield Park Va Eileen Hare 540-882-4774 supportthewall.net booper52@rstarmail.com Benefit race for Robert Wall a 29 year old who is has limited movement from the neck down. Funds will help pay for therapy to help him walk again. He is currently in Carlsbad, CA. at Project Walk where is working very hard to regain movement in his lower body. When he arrived there in Sept 06, he could barely move his feet. He is now walking with crutches. Insurance does not pay for the $1000/week therapy. His family and friends have organized this race to help with expenses. |
| 9/16/07 Brady Saunders Off-road Triathlon 500yd swim, 10 mile mountain bike, 4 mile trail run Camp Brady Saunders Oilville VA mark@runriderace.com 804-647-3070 http://www.runriderace.com mark@runriderace.com This is an off road triathlon on the beautiful trails of Camp Brady Saunders. There will be a 500 yard lake swim, 10 mile mountain bike ending with a 4 mile trail run. This is a beginner friendly event. |
| 9/28/07 McDonald's X-Country Festival at Maymont 5k Maymond Park, Richmond Virginia www.sportsbackers.org www.sportsbackers.org McDonald’s X-country Festival at Maymont 9/28/07-9/29/07: Richmond's grand estate/park hosts a half marathon and an open 5k as part of this prestigious cross country meet that attracts top high school teams from up and down the East Coast. Info at www.sportsbackers.org |
| 10/13/07 24 Hours of Momentum 24 hour trail relay or solo event Camp T. Brady Saunders Virginia Mark Junkermann 804-647-3070 www.runriderace.com mark@runriderace.com Come join us for a 24 hour trail running relay. Teams options: 1 runner (solo class), 2-4 runners (enduro) and 5-10 runners (open, co-ed and all women). The entry fee includs tent camping (cabins available for $10/head... which goes to the boy scouts), dinner on Sat., breakfast on Sun., event long sleeve shirt, event mug and loads of fun for all team members. For more info check out www.runriderace.com. |
| 10/13/07 Vinton Fall Festival 5K Run/Walk 5K Vinton VA Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce 540-343-1364 www.vintonchamber.com info@vintonchamber.com 8 am start time |
| 10/13/07 Festival of Leaves 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Luray Avenue School (the old Warren County High School), 240 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, VA Karsten Brown (540) 635-1773 http://user.shentel.net/karsten/fol5k/ karsten@shentel.net Come to Front Royal, Virginia-- "Gateway to the Skyline Drive"-- and celebrate the arrival of autumn by running the 8th annual Festival of Leaves 5K! The race takes place on Saturday 13 October 2007 at 8:30 AM. Starting and finishing at the Luray Avenue School (the old Warren County High School), the 5K loops around the rolling western section of town. Entry fees are just $10, and awards will be given to the top three overall and the top three in mostly five-year age groups. Runners of all abilities are welcome to participate! There's also a free, non-competitive 1 mile fun run/walk heading down to the Shenandoah River and back. For more information, visit the Festival of Leaves 5K Web pages at http://user.shentel.net/karsten/fol5k/ |
| 10/13/07 2007 Vinton Fall Festival 5k Run/Walk 5k Vinton, VA VA Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce 540.343.1364 http://www.vintonchamber.com/5KRaceapplication%202007.pdf info@vintonchamber.com Early registration includes a short-sleeve t-shirt. Packet pick up and late registration will be open from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 12 and from 6:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. on Race Day in the Vinton Baptist Church Disciple Center located on the corner of Lee Street and Maple Street in downtown Vinton. Registration will close at 7:40 a.m. on Race Day and the race will begin at 8:00 a.m. After the race, please join us for breakfast at the Farmer’s Market. Door prizes and awards will be presented at that time. Winners must be present to claim door prize. |
| 10/13/2007 5th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K and 10K Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center Virginia Erik Dart or Tim Moubray 540-433-2474 5404339169 erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us The Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation is holding it's 5th Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run on October 13, 2007, with events beginning at 9:00 a.m.. The event will begin and end at the Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center in Harrisonburg, VA. All proceeds from this event will benefit Rockingham Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Treatment. T-shirts will be provided for the first 250 pre-registered. Refreshments will be provided before and after the event. There will be a raffle/door prize drawing following the race for all those participants. Race plaques will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division. Early registration ends on October 5th, with a fee of $15. Late and race-day registration will be $20. There is a $10 per person discount for special groups/teams, i.e. clubs, sports, fraternities, sororities, etc. (minimum of 5 per team). For more information contact Erik Dart at (540) 433-2474 or email at erikd@ci.harris onburg.va.us. Online Registration |
| 10/20/2007 LifeWise Fitness 5K Run/Walk Benefit Event 5K LifeWise Fitness VA Meredith Georges (540)400-7733 www.lifewisefitness.com mgeorges@lifewisefitness.com This 5K run/walk community event is in benefit of the athletic booster clubs at both Cave Spring and Hidden Valley high schools. The race will start on Brambleton Ave, turning left on Pleasant Hill, and up and around Titan Trail. You can register online or come directly to the LifeWise Pavilion located at 4633 Brambleton Ave. in Roanoke to fill out a registration form. A Nordictrack treadmill is being given away as the grand prize for the winner of the race (times will be adjusted for gender and age). We hope you will join us and participate in this monumental event. |
| 10/21/07 McDonald’s Long Course Duathlon World Championships Long Course Downtown Richmond Virginia www.sportsbackers.org www.sportsbackers.org McDonald’s Long Course Duathlon World Championships 10/21/07: 2007 McDonald's ITU Duathlon Long Course World Championships, over 500 athletes from over 25 countries, in a 15k run, 20k bike, 7.5k run format, to include U.S. citizen duathletes who qualify at one of five remaining regional races. Info at www.sportsbackers.org |
| 10/27/07 Get Smart! 5k 5k Leesburg Virginia Mary Kay Williams 703-771-1835 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1475636 marykaywilliams@verizon.net |
| 10/27/07 Greasy-Gooney 10K 10K run Intersection of Route 649 (Browntown Road) and Route 613 (Bentonville-Browntown Road) in southern Warren County, Virginia Virginia Karsten Brown (540) 635-1773 http://user.shentel.net/karsten/gg10k/ karsten@shentel.net Come out to Warren County, Virginia for the Shenandoah Valley's most scenic road race! The 9th running of the Greasy-Gooney 10K will take place at 9:00 AM on Saturday 27 October 2007 in Browntown, about eight miles south of Front Royal. Held at the peak of the fall foliage season, our somewhat challenging 6.2 mile road race loops through the foothills of the Blue Ridge, treating runners to gorgeous views of the mountains and countryside. Runners of all abilities are welcome to participate! You needn't run the race competitively, but we will have awards for the top three overall and for the top three in mostly five-year age groups. Entry fees are $12 by 10/10 and $15 thereafter (including race day), with a $4 discount if you don't want a race t-shirt and a $1 discount for members of the Shenandoah Valley Runners. For more information, visit the Greasy-Gooney 10K Web pages at http://user.shentel.net/karsten/gg10k/ |
| 11/4/07 MMRF Race for Research 5/K Walk Run Cameron Run Regional Park Virginia Amelia Lewis 203-652-0215 www.mmrfrace.org/dc lewisa@themmrf.org |
| 11/10/07 SunTrust Richmond Marathon Marathon Richmond Va www.sportsbackers.org www.richmondmarathon.com SunTrust Richmond Marathon 11/10/07: Runner's World calls the SunTrust Richmond Marathon "America's Friendliest Marathon," come join the fun as we celebrate our 30th anniversary. Info and registration at www.richmondmarathon.com |
| 11/10/07 Turkey Trok 5k & Fun Run 5k Train Station on 21st St. in Purcellville, Virginia Virginia Shauna Cassidy 540.338.4122 pvilleturkeytrot@hotmail.com To benefit the Loudoun Valley Community Center. Prizes will be awarded in various age categories. Reston Runners will be timing the race. Cost is $25.00 until 10/31. You can sign up on www.signmeup.com. Come out and run for a great cause! |
| 11/17/07 Herndon Turley Trot 5k 3.1 Miles Herndon Va Taacha Brown-Drummond 703-435-6800 ext 2106 http://herndon-va.gov taacha.brown-drummond@herndon-va.gov The Herndon Turkey Trot 5K is a 3.1 mile cross country style race. Encompasses a variety of terrain such as grass, gravel, and pavement. Route also includes a few small hills. Packet Pick up and Race Day registration wil be held on Race Day from 2:30- 3:30 pm in the Herndon Community Center gym. Free T-shirts to all pre-registered runners. Refreshments provided after the race. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place winners in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20- 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. Overall winners will receive a turkey with all the trimmings! Registration forms available at the Herndon Community Center and on-line at www.active.com Pre-race registration- $10 and a can of food for donation Race Day registration- $15 and a can of food for donation Youth ages 18 & under- $10 and a can of food for donation All food donated to LINK |
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