Runners & Volunteers, We had a beautiful afternoon Saturday for the Riverwatch on the Piankatank 5K and a great turnout for this PTC Grand Prix (PTCGP) and Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix (HRSGP) race. Karen Schenck and her Ice-aholics team once again put on a great event, including ~$3,800 in raffle prizes, all supporting the …
Riverwatch on the Piankatank “LIVE” 5K
Sign Up Today! SATURDAY, NOV. 14 at 2:00 p.m. YES, THIS IS AN AFTERNOON RACE! 8031 Riverwatch CourtGloucester, Virginia A PTC Grand Prix and Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix Event UPDATE: In light of the Governor’s new restrictions that take effect on Sunday at midnight, the Riverwatch on the Piankatank 5K may be the last …
RUN, WALK and ROLL to Flatten the Curve on Domestic Violence!
Transitions Family Violence Services has hosted this event for ten years, however, this year we are encouraging everyone to unmask to speak up about domestic violence by participating in a Virtual Run, Walk and Roll 5K to end violence. All communities are welcome to participate, advocate and donate. The funds raised will support intervention and …
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PTC Litter Getter Postponed
Due to increasing chances of rain for Sunday morning, we are postponing this weekend’s Litter Getter to Sunday, November 15th. We hope to see our great volunteers then!
PTC Pub Run
We’re going to have another informal PTC Club Pub Run on Wednesday, October 7 at 6 pm. Location is Tradition Brewery, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd. in Newport News City Center. Do your run around and through City Center (route, distance and pace of your choice). Then meet back at Tradition afterwards, enjoy craft brews—all part …
PTC Picnic at the Pub
Join us for a PTC Picnic at the Pub at the Fort Monroe waterfront on Saturday, 26 September, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Since COVID-19 guidelines prevented the club from holding its annual picnic, we are planning a gathering where each participant can bring their own picnic to the outdoor seating at Oozlefinch Craft …
Powhatan Creek Trail 5K Run/Walk
Runners, the Colonial Road Runners 8th Annual Powhatan Creek Trail 5K Run/Walk (8:30 a.m. and 8:35 a.m.) and One Mile Fun Run/Walk (8:00 a.m.) will take place Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, 3131 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188.This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event. Online registration open until …
2020 Hampton Roads Cross Country Series at Poquoson Running Trail
The HR Cross Country Series is open to runners 5th grade and up with races held on 10/3, 10/17 and 11/7 on the Poquoson running trails. Due to the looping course, the maximum seed time for the 5K is 28:00 minutes with a limit of 200 runners (4 waves of 50 runners each, separated by …
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Have a Running Buddy! It may save your life!
This tragic news article from Arkansas is a sad reminder that everyone is vulnerable out there on the running trails and roads… runners, particularly females, should always have a running buddy to deter attackers. https://people.com/crime/missing-arkansas-jogger-sydney-sutherland-found-dead/
Tom Ray Memorial Predict Your Time 5-Miler
Fellow PTC Runners, We’ve had a great time at our first two Summer Fun Runs, the Lake Matoaka 4.3-Mile Trail Challenge and the Swamp Bridge 5K, thanks to Susan Hagel and Bruce Davis, respectively. The final event (usually the first) in this 3-race series is the Tom Ray Memorial Predict Your Time 5-Miler. No GPS, …
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