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Saturday February 16 - Williamsburg - Toano Icy 8K - Toano Middle School - [results] [course records] Course Map

Sunday February 24 - Williamsburg Half Marathon and 5K - Results at http://thecolonialsports.com/events

Saturday March 9 - Williamsburg - Jamestown High School Swamp Run 5K [ course records ] [ course map ] [ results]

Saturday March [Canceled] - Williamsburg - Ford's Colony 5K [course records] [course map]

Saturday March 23 - Newport News to Yorktown - William and Mary Mason School of Business Yorktown Victory Run 8 Miler [course records] course map part 1; course map part 2] - results

Saturday April 6- Williamsburg - New Quarter Park - Queens Lake 5K at New Quarter Park - Benefits the CRR Scholarship Fund and is in memory of Michael Mann and Tom Ray - [course records] [course map at USATF] [results]

Saturday April 20 - Williamsburg - Run the D.O.G. - Course Map 1; Course Map 2 - Course Map 3 - run results - walk results - team results [course records]

Saturday May 4- Williamsburg - Walsingham 5K Run/Walk - [results] [article] [course records] [course map]

Saturday May 4 - Lightfoot, Freedom Park - Singletrack Maniac 50K - [results] [article] [race reviews] [photos]

Postponed - Date and Location TBD - Cheatham Annex - Salute to the Military “Red, White and Blue 5K”- [course records] [course map]

Saturday May 25 - Norfolk - Elizabeth River Run 10K - Information at http://err.tidewaterstriders.com/. Printable entry at http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/site/wp-content/uploads/races/13/ERR13.pdf and online entry at http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=17839

Saturday June 1 - Farmville, High Bridge Trail State Park - “Life is Complicated, Running is Simple” 5k run on National Trails Day - Race begins at 8:00 a.m. near Main Street Plaza in Farmville and follows an out-and-back course. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and top three finishers in each age category. The top overall male and female finishers will each receive a free weekend cabin stay in a Virginia State Park. Categories are: men and women 10 and under; 11-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60 and over. Participation is capped at 200 runners. Registration before May 24 th is $20. After May 24 th the fee is $25. For more information or to register, contact the Southside Virginia Family YMCA at 434- 392-3456 or go to www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=20673 or High Bridge Trail State Park at 434-315-0457 or highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov . The race is sponsored by Centra Southside Community Hospital.  Race partners are Southside Virginia Family YMCA and the Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park. Timing and scoring of the race will be done by Riverside Runners of Lynchburg, Va. Race proceeds benefit the Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park. High Bridge Trail State Park is a 31-mile multi-use trail ideally suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. The trail, once a railbed, is wide, level and generally flat. The trail's finely crushed limestone surface and dimensions make it easy for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The park's centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. The original bridge was built in 1853 as part of the South Side Railroad. The current steel-tower bridge was completed in 1914.

Saturday June 1 - Loudon County - Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon - http://destinationraces.com/runvirginia/

Saturday June 1 - Richmond - Monroe Park - Be The Match Walk + Run - Details at http://www.bethematchfoundation.org/site/TR/BeTheOneRun/BetheOneRun?fr_id=2009&pg=entry

Saturday June 1 - Williamsburg - Run for the Achievable Dream 8K - http://www.runforachievabledream.com/ - USATF Masters 8K National Road Racing Championship - Athlete Information ; USATF Registration

Sunday June 2 - Williamsburg - Run for the Achievable Dream Half Marathon - http://www.runforachievabledream.com/

Saturday June 8- Williamsburg - Mental Health 5K Run - Eastern State Hospital - To benefit Bacon Street - [course records] [course description and map ] Entry Form in .PDF format

Saturday June 8 - Jamestown - Jamestown International Triathlon - 7 AM - Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 40K, Run 6.2 Miles - http://www.trifind.com/re_95664/JamestownInternationalTriathlon.html

Saturday June 8 - Charlottesville - James Monroe 5K - Part of the Presidential Heritage Race Series, and races are run at historic sites and the proceeds of the races benefit the historic mission of each site. The James Monroe 5K benefits Ash Lawn-Highland in Charlottesville. The course includes hills, and grassy and paved surfaces. Situated on the grounds of picturesque Ash Lawn-Highland, the course offers views of the Piedmont, creeks, wooded areas, and pastures in addition to the historic areas, and finishes on the historic paths at Monroe's home. Awards will be given out to the top finishers, and we also want this race to attract top runners from throughout the region. At registration, runners have the option to sign up as a team, and the top 5 finishers from each team will be added together to determine the team score. The top club will win the James Monroe Cup.  For more information, visit www.jamesmonroe5k.com . This race is open to teams and individuals, and will benefit the historic preservation and education of the historic site.

Saturday, June [Canceled 2013, expected to return 2014] - Newport News - Icelandic Seafood Fest 8K Run/Walk

Saturday, June 22 - Williamsburg - Virginia Legacy Soccer Club/Warhill 5K Run/Walk [course records] Entry Form in .PDF Format

Saturday June 22 - Colonial Heights - Sunshine 5K and One Mile Fun Run - 5K registration and info in .PDF format; 1 Mile Fun Run registration and info in .PDF

Tuesday June 25 - Hampton - Sandy Bottom Nature Park - Trailzilla Series - 4 miles - entry and details in .PDF format

Tuesday July 9 - Hampton - Sandy Bottom Nature Park - Trailzilla Series - 4 miles - entry and details in .PDF format

Friday July 12 - Williamsburg - Sweatin' for Scholarships: Triskaidekaphobia 5K Run/Walk - Course map in .PDF format. Entry Form in .PDF Format

Saturday July 20 - Hampton - Sandy Bottom Nature Park - Trailzilla Series - 6 miles - entry and details in .PDF format

Saturday August 10 - Williamsburg - The Vineyards of Williamsburg 5K Run/Walk [course records] [course map]

Saturday August 24 - York River State Park - Recovery Rocks 5K Run/Walk [course records]

Saturday September 7 - Hampton - Hampton Bay Days 8K - Info and registration at http://www.baydays8k.com/

Saturday September 7 - Jamestown - Patriot's Half Triathlon - Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles - http://www.trifind.com/re_95674/PatriotsHalfTriathlon.html

Sunday September 8 - Jamestown - Patriot's Sprint Triathlon - Swim 750 Meters, Bike 20K, Run 3.1 Miles - http://www.trifind.com/re_95676/PatriotsSprintTriathlon.html

Saturday September 7 - Williamsburg - The Hare & Tortoise New Quarter Park 8K Run/Walk - [course records]

Saturday September 14 - Lightfoot - Colonial Heritage 5K Fight Against MS. [course map]

Saturday September 21 - Williamsburg - Williamsburg Landing Run for The Arc - https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=20903

September 20 - 21 - Charlottesville to Williamsburg - Colonial 200 Relay. September 21: Colonial 70 - Hanover to Williamsburg Relay - Info on both at http://colonial200.com/

Saturday Sept. 28 - Charlotte, NC - BeThe Match Walk+Run - Information at http://www.bethematchfoundation.org/site/PageNavigator/btor_redesign_landing_page.html

Sunday October 6 - Hampton - Peroni Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon and 5K - https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=16382

Saturday October 12- Williamsburg - Warhill Sports Complex - Run for Breast Health 10K. [course records] [course map at http://www.thehealthjournals.com/10k-2/course-map/ ]

Saturday October 19 (Tentative Date - dependent on W&M Soccer Schedule) - Williamsburg - Crapolfest 5K Run - [course records]

Saturday October 26 - Williamsburg - William and Mary Homecoming 5K Run/Walk - [USATF course map and W&M course map] [course directions] [race records]

Saturday November 2 - Newport News - VA Running Festival at CNU - http://www.virginiarunningfestival.com/

Saturday November 16 - Williamsburg - Governor's Land 5K Relay for Life [course records ] [ course map in .pdf format] [USATF course map ] [ virtual tour ]

Thursday November 28 - Williamsburg - Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5K - http://www.btb5k.mettleevents.com/

Sunday December 1 - Williamsburg - Christmas Town Dash 8K at Busch Gardens - https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=16692 course map at http://www.flatoutevents.com/ctd/coursemap/index.html -

Saturday December 14 - Lightfoot - Sentara Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk. [course map] [course records]