THE ANNUAL CHESAPEAKE BANK/CHESAPEAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GLOUCESTER COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RUN/WALK IS A ROAD RACE CONDUCTED UNDER THE RULES OF THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA (RRCA) WITH RESULTS PROVIDED BY THE PENINSULA TRACK CLUB (PTC). CHESAPEAKE BANK/CHESAPEAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT IS THE NAME SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT. PROCEEDS ARE USED TO HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS THROUGH THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GLOUCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

_IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER:_

PRE-REGISTRATION

* Online only _(no additional charge to pay by credit/debit card!) _
* Register by 2/26/2026 to save $5 off the regular pre-registration fee & be guaranteed an event t-shirt
* Online registration for all events closes at 11:59pm on 3/10/26

_Same day registration is welcome; however, there is an increase in cost to participate._

Packet Pickup: _
_ You can pick up your race packet on Friday, March 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Gloucester High School, or on race day, 8:00-9:15 a.m.


EVENT DESCRIPTION

The 2026 event features three events/distances:

* In-person 3K run/walk - March 14, 2026 - Begins at 9:45 a.m.
* In-person 8K run/walk - March 14, 2026 - Begins at 9:30 a.m.
* Virtual 5K - Anywhere and anytime between February 27 and March 14, 2026 (must report results by 3/14/2026)

AWARDS

* 3K - Top overall male and female finishers receive a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age group receive a medal. Age groups are: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 years & up.
* 8K - Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive cash and a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age group receive a medal. Age groups are: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 years & up.

ANN BURRUSS MEMORIAL 8K AWARDS

* Youngest and oldest male and female 8K finishers receive gift cards. Finishers must complete the race under their own power.
* Middle of the pack finisher. The person whose finishing time is exactly in the middle (even numbers round up) receives a gift card.

THE EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE; HOWEVER, THE GLOUCESTER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD AND GLOUCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE RACE IF WEATHER OR COVID-19 CONDITIONS ARE DEEMED UNSAFE FOR PARTICIPANTS. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND MINI-GRANT PROGRAMS.