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The Governor's Race -- a new 5K and kids fun run
On Sunday September 23, join Virginia's Governor Ralph Northam for The Governor's Race featuring the Governor's 5K (a run/walk) and the First Lady's Kids Run in downtown Richmond and along the James River. Read the Governor's new release. The 5K promises to be a challenging urban course featuring bridges, hills and views of the river and historic sites. All runners and all walkers are welcome. RRRC has partnered with the Governor's Office to offer this new September race. Participation in the 5K is capped at 500 registered runners and walkers.
All profits from this race will be donated to the following nonprofit organizations: FeedMore to support the weekend BackPack program; Keep Virginia Beautiful; and the Friends of the James River Park.
Sara Lasker wins Reykjavik Marathon
Saturday, August 18 - Congratulations to Richmond runner and RRRC board member Sara Tierney Lasker -- winner of the 2018 Íslandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon. Sara finished in 2:58:43...top in the field of 445 women runners...and 32nd overall. She was one of several Richmond area runners who traveled to Iceland to join over 14,000 people running Reykjavik's marathon, 21K (half marathon) or 10K races. RRRC hopes everyone had a great visit to Iceland and a great race.
New Runners Program starts September 6
Do you want to start running or get back into running? Richmond Road Runners Club has the perfect 4-week program to help you start and succeed. Held at Richmond's Bryan Park, the first session is Thursday evening September 6. The goal for the first week is to run or walk/run 1½ miles then increase the distance by a ½ mile each week. By the end of the program, you will be able to run or run/walk for 3 miles or 5 kilometers...the distance of many popular local runs and races. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP.
Race Volunteers Needed
8/25 - Patrick Henry Half Marathon - NEED ALL POSITIONS (Sign Up on Sports Backers website)
9/1 - Contract Race - Pole Green Park 5K & Spider Alumni College Invitational - Finish Line Only
9/14 - Contract Race - CHF 4-Mile Fun Run - Need 3-4 volunteers for packet pickup on Friday
9/23 - The Governor's Race - NEED ALL POSITIONS
9/29 - Contract Race - Patrick Henry Invitational (HS Cross Country Meet) - Finish Line Only
10/20 - Contract Race - Diamond Dash on the Avenues presented by Carreras Jewelers - Finish Line Only
10/28 - RRRC Poop Loop 4ish Miler - NEED ALL POSITIONS
Run with the Governor
Wednesday, August 15 -- Over 100 runners and walkers were sent on their way by the Governor at this morning's informal 3-mile group run in downtown Richmond and along the James River. Richmond Road Runners Club and its volunteers supported the group run with volunteers at key turns along the course and at water stop.
There will be no Run with the Governor in September...sign up for The Governor's Race instead.
RRRC College Scholarship Recipients 2018
Saturday, July 28 - At today's Pony Pasture 5K, presented by Edward Jones, the Richmond Road Runners Club announced the recipients of RRRC College Scholarships for 2018: Noah Campbell, Jack Ikenberry, and Ryan McCracken. Noah graduated from Patrick Henry High School and will be attending the University of Richmond; Jack graduated from Lee Davis High School and will be attending George Mason University; and Ryan graduated from Douglas Freeman High School and will be attending the College of William & Mary. We had a very competitive pool of applicants this year, but after reviewing the applications, the Richmond Road Runners Club scholarship committee saw that these three recipients had set themselves apart from the rest. Each was a very dedicated runner in high school, held leadership positions on their high school teams, actively encouraged their teammates to reach their highest potential, received rave reviews from their coaches, and plan to continue running and supporting a healthy lifestyle in college.
Noah Campbell, Mary Claire & Steve Ikenberry (parents of Jack who could not be present), and Ryan McCracken. Photo credit: Ed Kelleher
Thank you to the 77 race registrants and others who donated a total of $1,861.00 to the RRRC Scholarship Fund. You can still DONATE HERE. The profits from the Pony Pasture 5K also support the scholarship fund.
And thank you to Kirk Millikan, committee chair, and the other members of the RRRC Scholarship Committee.
RRRC Store has New Running Gear
We have RRRC-logo'd technical tees and tanks! We have RRRC-logo'd SeatShield car seat covers!
Your order will be shipped to you or you can pick it up a a Club meeting and save on shipping.
