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Grand Prix Finalists for 2018

Congratulations to the 101 RRRC members who through their race participation as runners and walkers and as volunteers at club and contract races achieved Grand Prix Finalist for 2018!

CLICK HERE to view the list of Finalists.

A Great Start to 2019

Tuesday, January 1 -  Runners, walkers, volunteers and spectators enjoyed surprisingly and pleasantly balmy weather for January 1. We had 583 finishers of the RRRC First Day 5K, presented by Davenport & Company LLC...a 15% increase over 2017. And we had lots of very youthful runners participate in the Kids Run.

We got some nice coverage in the Richmond Times Dispatch...thanks in part to Virginia's Governor Ralph Northam, who ran the race again this year.  

CLICK HERE FOR EVERYONE'S RACE RESULTS

Congratulations to the top finishers of the RRRC First Day 5K, presented by Davenport & Company LLC!

Overall Male - Cole Shugart, 15:23.1 
Overall Female - Keira D'Amato, 16:43.1  
Master Male - Mike Colaiacovo, 17:46.8
Master Female - Tressa Breindel, 19:32.9

And a SPECIAL THANK YOU to all who made RRRC's first race of 2019 a great success. Thank you to the VOLUNTEERS and their cheers and support from check-in, along the course, through the water stop, to the finish line chute. And thank you to race director Bill Anderson for another great First Day 5K.

THANK YOU to our sponsors Davenport & Company LLC, Lucky Road Run Shop, and Chick-Fil-A. And a big thanks to our host ACAC Midlothian who opened their facility for our use. 

PHOTOS - Thank you to our volunteer photographer Ed Kelleher. 

You can view the photos and scroll through them HERE or look for the photos tab on the race website. You also can search for photos by bib number or name and link to photos from the individual's race results page. One disclaimer...the bib number tagging program is good, but it is not perfect.

DONATIONS - Thank you to the 49 folks who donated a total of $345.00 to our charity partner Northstar Academy. 

NEXT YEAR - Registration for next year's First Day 5K will open in October 2019.

Grand Prix 2019 -- OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

RRRC's Grand Prix is a competition designed to keep you challenged and motivated to continue running throughout the year. Grand Prix is open to all ages and costs nothing to join, but you must be a registered member of RRRC and you must SIGN UP. This program rewards you for activities that you are already doing, running and volunteering. By completing the program, you are considered a Finalist, and receive a high quality gift and a free invitation for you and a guest to our annual banquet. Click here for the complete 2019 Grand Prix rules. 

Want to go for Iron Runner or Titanium Runner...and some extra swag and bragging rights? First, you must SIGN UP for Grand Prix. Then you must run all of the club races (except for one) plus meet the other Grand Prix Finalist criteria. See the Grand Prix rules for the details.

Race Volunteers Needed

2/2-3/30 - Winter Marathon Training - Need Water Stop Volunteers (Earn 1 Grand Prix contract event point)

1/20 - RRRC Frostbite 15K - Need Many Positions (Earn 2 Grand Prix points volunteering on race day)

2/17 - RRRC Sweetheart 8K, presented by TowneBank - Need All Positions

2/23 - Contract Race - Shiver in the River 5K - Finish Line Only

2/6 (Wednesday morning) - Run with the Governor - Course Marshals Only - Grand Prix participants earn 1 contract event point 

3/10 - RRRC Huguenot 3 Miler @ Robious Landing Park - All Positions

3/23 - Contract Race - SPCA 5K & Dog Jog - Finish Line Only

4/28 - RRRC Carytown 10K & Kids Run - All Positions

5/11 - Contract Race - Holton Hustle 5K - Finish Line Only

5/18 - Contract Race - Autism Society 5K - Finish Line Only

5/26 - RRRC Stratford Hills 10K - All Positions

* Online sign-up is closed, but you can still show up and volunteer. Please make sure to sign the volunteer check-in sheet!

Miles & Minutes Nov-Dec 2018

We hope a lot of you picked up the print version from the RRRC booth at the Marathon Expo. If not...here's the digital version.

President's Message
Foot Notes: Unsound Running Form Part 1
Feature: How far would you go? My organ donation journey
Patrick Henry Half Marathon
Race Results: Inaugural Governor's 5K
Feature: Kate Fletcher - Louisa teacher runs 100 miles on a high school track to raise money for the community
Feature: Mindful Running
Volunteers
Merchant Discounts
Group Runs

RRRC is an Ambassador for the St. Michaels Running Festival 

Head to picturesque St. Michaels, Maryland on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to run the "flattest, fastest 13.1 in the Mid Atlantic." Recognized as one of the TOP 100 HALF MARATHONS IN THE USA, the beautiful USATF-certified course is built to help you reach a new PR. With an elevation that averages between 8 and 10 feet (with its highest peak at 16 feet) you are certain to enjoy the scenic views and serene setting while cruising along the course. Almost 1,400 runners completed the half marathon in 2018. The Festival also offers a 5K run/walk and a 1K kids fun run. For more information, visit the St. Michaels Running Festival website.  

SIGN UP HERE. Use code AMBROSIE for a $10.00 discount at checkout.

RRRC Store has hooded sweatshirts with a NEW RRRC logo

They feature new RRRC artwork celebrating RRRC's 40th Anniversary! You'll be seeing the new RRRC logo in various versions in 2019.

These cotton/poly hooded pullover sweatshirts are for sale online on the RRRC Store for $20.00 + tax.

SPECIAL OFFER: Free shipping on orders over $60

RRRC Member Discounts at Other Races

Races without at coupon code listed will check your club membership during the race registration process. 

2019 CASA Superhero Run 5K and Kids' Run (May 4, ,2019) at St. Joseph's Villa supports the Court Appointed Special Advocates program to help make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. RRRC members are eligible for a $5 or $2 discount on race registration. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.

Travel to coastal Carolina for races from the 5K through the marathon: Run Holden Beach (Jan 19); Run Oak Island (Feb 16); Run Sunset Beach (March 30). Use code save10 at checkout for a $10 discount on your registration. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. 

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