Colonial Road Runners

10/28/2026

Runners, walkers and CRR finish line volunteers needed for this Saturday’s Inaugural River & Bay 5K

William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)

and the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

1370 Greate Rd., Gloucester Point, VA 23062

Saturday, October 31, 2026

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/GloucesterPoint/RiverBay5K



To volunteer for the Colonial Road Runners finish line crew for the River & Bay 5K, email, text or call Rick Platt. Phone: cell or text 757-345-1431. Email: [email protected]

CRR finish line volunteers should report around 8:30 a.m. to the VIMS & Batten School, to be ready for the 1-mile fun run (9:00 a.m.) and the 5K (9:30 a.m.). Allow enough time to get from parking to the start line.

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Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Gloucester Point – River & Bay 5K, 9:30 a.m.; 1 mile fun run, 9 a.m.; VIMS & Batten School. Email: [email protected]. Patrick McGettigan email: [email protected]. Or Rick Platt, Colonial Road Runners (cell 757-345-1431). Email: [email protected]. Website: www.colonialroadrunners.org. Online registration at www.RunSignUp.com. A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event



Online registration ends at 12 noon on Thursday, October 29, 2026

$35 for 5K run or 5K walk, $20 for 1 mile fun run



Awards:

To top 3 overall men and women, top 3 race walkers men and women, and top 3 in five-year age groups from 19-and-under through 75-and-over. Special Halloween costume competition. Race medals to top 150 finishers.



Post race activities: At Davis Lawn, learn about cutting-edge scientific research with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, oyster tastings and more. Proceeds benefit VIMS & Batten School.



8:00 a.m. – Race day registration and packet pickup begins

8:30 a.m. – CRR finish line volunteers report

9:00 a.m. – 1 mile fun run/walk

9:30 a.m. – 5K run/walk

10:45 a.m. – Awards ceremony. Refreshments.



Course: Through Gloucester County Point Park, under the Coleman Bridge, through our Boat Basin and the neighborhood our coastal & marine sciences center sits within.




Directions to VIMS/Batten School: From George Washington Memorial Parkway in Yorktown, cross the Coleman Bridge, and VIMS will be on your right. Address is: 1370 Greate Rd., Gloucester Point, VA 23062

The River & Bay 5K is on Saturday October 31, 2026. It includes the following events: River & Bay 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, and River & Bay 5K (Race walk).

09/23/2026

Remaining CRR Grand Prix race schedule for 2026

All are active on RunSignUp.com

Rick Platt (757-345-1431, [email protected]) or colonialroadrunners.org is contact for all races (CRR website has direct link to enter for all Grand Prix races)



Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Williamsburg - Run for the Hills 5K, 9:30 a.m.; 1 mile fun run, 9 a.m.; Sullivan Square, Legacy Hall. Here for the Girls (757-645-2649). Email: [email protected]. Website: hereforthegirls.org/run.



Sunday, October 11, 2026 – Williamsburg - Grove Trotter Chickahominy 10K Bridge Run, 9 a.m.; 5K, 9:10 a.m.; Chickahominy Riverfront Park, 1350 John Tyler Highway/Virginia Capital Trail. Grove Christian Outreach Center (757-887-1100), email: [email protected]



Saturday, October 17, 2026 – Williamsburg - Governor’s Land Colonial CASA 5K for a Cause, 9 a.m.; 1 mile fun run, 8:30 a.m.; Park East, Governor’s Land. USATF certified 5K course. Pat Dent (757-207-0924). Email: [email protected]. A Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix event.



Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Williamsburg - Jamestown Half Marathon, 8:15 a.m.; Virginia Company 5K, 8 a.m.; Discovery Mile, 9:30 a.m.; Amblers House, Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road. Jim Elder, Colonial Sports (757-253-0277). Email: [email protected]. A Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix event. USATF certified half marathon course.



Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Gloucester Point – River & Bay 5K, 9:30 a.m., VIMS & Batten School. Email: [email protected].



Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Williamsburg – Carter’s Grove Stride for Wellness 10K, 9:00 a.m.; 5K, 9:15 a.m.; Healthy Hike 1 mile fun run, 8:30 a.m.; James City County Government Center, 101 Mounts Bay Road. Olde Town Medical and Dental Center (757-259-3258). Email: [email protected]. A Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix Event.



Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Williamsburg – The Karene O’Hare/Bitsy Whitten Hare and Tortoise Ovarian Cancer Memorial Run: 8K run and 8K walk, 9:30 a.m.; 5K, 9:40 a.m.; one mile fun run, 9 a.m., Virginia Capital Trail. Nick Luccketti (757-810-4536). Email: [email protected]



Sunday, December 6, 2026 – Williamsburg – Christmas Town Dash 8K Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m.; Dasher Half Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m.; Busch Gardens. USATF certified 8K course. Flat Out Events (757-880-8843). Email: [email protected]. Website: www.christmastowndash.com or www.flatoutevents.com



Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Williamsburg - Colonial Sports Sleighbell 5K, 1 mile fun run, Jamestown High School. Jim Elder (757-253-0277). Email: [email protected]. Website: http://colonialsportswilliamsburg.com



Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Williamsburg – JLHR Jingle Jog 5K Run, 10 a.m.; 1 mile fun run, 9:30 a.m.; Virginia Capital Trail. Junior League of Hampton Roads (757-873-0281) or Rebecca Spiro (703-357-3212). Email: [email protected]. Website: Junior League of Hampton Roads: www.jlhr.org

09/22/2026

https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-run/e784157

08/04/2026

Lake Matoaka Trail Challenge 4.3 Miler, Tuesday, August 4, 2026


The Lake Matoaka Trail Challenge is today, starting at 5:30 p.m. (registration), with the race starting at 6:30 p.m. The official starters will be Brian Mann (W&M Athletic Director) and Adam Smith (newly hired Director of Track and Field for W&M)

There will be tours of the newly renovated William & Mary men’s and women’s locker rooms and training center at both 5:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

51st annual Lake Matoaka Trail Challenge 4.3 Mile, 6:30 p.m., Zable Stadium, College of William and Mary. A PTC Summer Fun Run Series event. Entry fee is two cans of people or pet food for charity. Race day registration only, starting at 5:30 p.m. Contacts: Susan Hagel (757-754-4859 cell), or Rick Platt (757-345-1431 cell). Email: [email protected]. PTC website: www.peninsulatrackclub.com. Colonial Road Runners and Peninsula Track Club post-race social.

07/28/2026

Reminder: Registration for the 2026 Elizabeth River Run 10K will increase in price tonight at midnight!

Join us on Sunday, September 13th in beautiful Downtown Portsmouth for one of Hampton Roads' premier running events! Hosted by the Tidewater Striders and the Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth, this long-standing community tradition has something for everyone—from elite athletes chasing prize money to families enjoying a fun morning together.

Race Amenities & Post-Race Festivities
High-quality race shirt
Awesome finisher medal
Post-race party at the Portsmouth Pavilion
Local craft b**r
Great food
Live music
Vendors and community fun

ERR CUP Team Competition
Gather your run club, training group, workplace team, or friends and compete for the coveted ERR CUP!

Team scoring is based on age-graded results, making the competition exciting and fair for runners of all ages and abilities.

Register your team and select your team during race registration on RunSignup.

Prize Money
10K Overall Awards:
1st Male & Female – $250
2nd Male & Female – $150
3rd Male & Female – $100

Masters Winners:
1st Male & Female Masters – $100

Awards Categories
• Overall Male & Female
• Masters Male & Female
• 19 & Under
• 5-Year Age Groups (20–74 and 75+)
• Top Male & Female Walkers
• Youth Age Group Awards in the Crawford Street 1 Miler

Elite Field
Think you have what it takes?

Qualifying Standards:
• Open Male: Under 31:00
• Open Female: Under 37:00
• Masters Male: Under 36:00
• Masters Female: Under 42:00

Qualified runners receive complimentary entry upon submission of an official qualifying 10K performance completed between May 1, 2025 and September 1, 2026.

Tidewater Strider Members receive a $5 discount through the close of online registration. Strider Plus members also receive additional registration discounts.

Whether you're racing for a PR, competing for team bragging rights, running for prize money, or bringing the family out for a fun community event, the Elizabeth River Run has something for everyone!

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Portsmouth/ERR10KMileRaces



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Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile

The Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile is on Sunday September 13, 2026. It includes the following events: ERR 10K Run/Walk, Crawford Street Mile, and ERR Competitive 10K Walk.

07/26/2026

August 22nd at WISC.
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/Flippin5Kand1milefunrun

07/17/2026

For all that have race withdrawals here is one coming up August 1st

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/Freedom832024?fbclid=IwVERDUATHeZRwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKtsJhwUinbCP48Yr13O5fGk6ELSd2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR51Z67HmWCG-3NBx6rj4oM3yceHHYZeu74T_69LPbqXpGM7pE0SzRD2TWGg5w_aem_VeYhz_JWFAB_96JwNPAsUw

The Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31) is on Saturday August 1, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

07/03/2026

This year the Colonial Road Runners awarded $1,500 scholarships to two outstanding student athletes; Coleman from Lafayette HS and Emily from Jamestown HS. These two graduates were not only academic standout but also great runners. Emily will attend the College of Holy Cross and Coleman will attend Virginia Tech.

The funds for our Scholarship account come from the annual Queens Lake 5K and from donations throughout the year. To make a donation please see the CRR run sign up site
https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ColonialRoadRunners2/Donate

06/24/2026

Track workout tonight at Lafayette HS, 6:00pm.

06/22/2026

ODU Human Performance Lab is looking for participants for this online study.