In light of the current rains and flash flood warnings for our area, forecasts for continued rain overnight and thunderstorms from 8-11 AM tomorrow morning, and consultation with Sandy Bottom Nature Park about the current trail conditions and likely worsening through race time, I am making the call now to officially postpone tomorrow’s race.
We are trying to postpone it just one week to 20 July be we will not have confirmation of that until early next week. I will let you know as soon as I know!
Thanks for your understanding.
Thanks! Steve Peters, President, Peninsula Track Club (PTC)
This year, we are celebrating our 21ST ANNUAL VIRGINIA 24 HOUR RUN FOR CANCER! This race means so much to so many people, and we would not be able to do it without YOU! The volunteers who make it all possible.
As always, we are looking for lap counters to hang out, chow down on some aid station food, and spend a few hours outside encouraging runners and walkers to get “one more lap.”
Last year, we eclipsed $300,000 in donations to the American Cancer Society. A big part of that donation includes not using an automated timing system, which would cut into the proceeds and total donations. Instead, our dedicated lap counters kept track of everyone’s mileage.
We are excited to add to that total this year. And I have a feeling we are due for a gorgeous day at Sandy Bottom Nature Park.
The race takes place on April 20th, 2024 at 7AM, and goes until April 21st at 7AM at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, Virginia. We are looking for volunteers for 6 hour time slots, listed below:
7AM-1PM 1PM-7PM 7PM-1AM 1AM-7AM
If you are interested, or know of anyone who is interested, please have them contact me to volunteer. Email address is va24hourrunforcancer@gmail.com.
I am putting together something extra special for the volunteers, where time spent volunteering can go towards gear (kind of like the miles totalled for a 500 mile jacket). It is still in the works, but I am looking forward to unveiling all the details soon.
Unfortunately we must cancel the Swamp Bridge 5K due to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. There is already thunder & lightening at NN Park and things won’t improve until later tonight. Stay safe & dry!
