Yorktown Hills Run and Intervals are cancelled for week of Nov. 21

By Rick Platt, Virginia Gazette William & Mary men’s cross country coach Forest Braden was the only runner to break an age group record last Saturday at the 28th annual Yorktown Battlefield 10-mile run, and the connection with the current and former men’s 35-39 record holders went clear across the country to UCLA, on the …

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From my Gazette article about the Swamp Run, a summary of all going on with area road races:  By Rick Platt             In the final weekend before the entire sports world was turned upside down, the 19th annual Jamestown High School Swamp Run 5K had two exciting and competitive three-way battles for the top overall awards in …

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Some of you may be familiar with James Moreland’s “Regional Runners Rankings” for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. We now have our own seasonal rankings for residents in Hampton Roads! Link to HRRR

The Frederick Rescue Mission is hosting The Mission 10 Miler & Relay which will take place on March 29, 2020, at 9 AM in Frederick, Maryland. The options include a 10-miler, 2-person relay, or 1-mile run. All members of running clubs receive a $5 discount if they use the code RUNCLUB. All race proceeds benefit the …

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Staying visible is important even in daylight, in the shorter days of winter, we invariably find ourselves running in the dark.  Review some points to running safety. How To Stay Visible While Running.  

GWDRC Fall 2019 Season Jamestown High School Starting September 12th 5-6 pm on Thursdays Sign ups are now open for the Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club @ www.gwrun.org! Please spread the word about CRR’s affiliated youth program! For those interested in GWDRC this fall please see information below: 1. We will have practices on Thursdays …

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Thanks to all the runners who support this race, this money came from your race entry fees.  It is used on projects that help the park’s visitors and residents.

Further and Faster:   The PTC membership meeting will be held at the Nelson’s Grant Clubhouse (100 Laydon Way, Yorktown) on  Sept. 17th, Tuesday evening at 7:15 pm The program will be a panel on racing longer distances, from half-marathons to ultras. Bring your questions and observations for our panelists John Piggott, George Nelsen, and …

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