SVR Winter Series
- Date Sat 8th March 2025
- Location Winchester, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $64.60
- Races 9 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting SVR Winter Series on Saturday, March 8, 2025! This lively series kicks off in the beautiful city of Winchester, where participants will have the chance to take part in a thrilling 5K race. Join fellow runners as they embrace the winter chill and enjoy the camaraderie of this festive event.
The SVR Winter Series includes a total of 8 in-person races, with the first event starting at 2:00 PM and all subsequent races beginning at 9:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, there's something for everyone! Registration is open, so grab your hat and gloves, and don't miss out on the chance to earn points and compete for awards in various age categories. Plus, the first 650 runners will receive a custom SVR mug as a special keepsake! Experience the thrill of the race, the joy of community, and the spirit of winter at this must-attend event!
The SVR Winter Series includes a total of 8 in-person races, with the first event starting at 2:00 PM and all subsequent races beginning at 9:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, there's something for everyone! Registration is open, so grab your hat and gloves, and don't miss out on the chance to earn points and compete for awards in various age categories. Plus, the first 650 runners will receive a custom SVR mug as a special keepsake! Experience the thrill of the race, the joy of community, and the spirit of winter at this must-attend event!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to winter! Grab your hat and gloves because it's time to run!
Thats right, registration is open for a full series of 8 in-person races. For those who participated in last year's Winter Series we expect that this year will be mostly familiar. Still, there are some important changes and details to take note of. We encourage you to thoroughly review the series description that follows _and_ the descriptions of each individual event.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Full Series Pricing:
* Individuals - $60
* Student (up to age 23) and seniors (65+) - $40
* Family (up to 4 family members) - $140
Single Race Pricing (not including Event #1):
* $20 per-person when completed through RunSignup
* $25 per-person for in-person registration on day of race (cash only)
Full series registration can only be done online through RunSignup. Registration for the full Winter Series is only available to individuals who have established a SVR club membership. Winter Series participants must have a 2025 club membership established before February 1, 2025 to be eligible for a Winter Series award.
Please complete your membership enrollment/renewal [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShenandoahValleyRunners] before registering for the Winter Series.
Consider establishing a Lifetime Membership and securing your eligibility into future running of the Winter Series.
Event #1 starts at 2:00pm, all other events start at 9:30am.
As a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) affiliated club we agree to follow their recommendation to not allow earphones, pets, or strollers in any of our races.
* Dec 08, 2024, Event #1 - South Berkeley Christmas 5K
* Dec 14, 2024, Event #2 - Jingle Bell 5K @ Blandy Farm
* Jan 04, 2025, Event #3 - Pizza or Resolutions 5K @ Skyline High School
* Jan 11, 2025, Event #4 - 60 Minutes at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
* Jan 25, 2025, Event #5 - LRCC
* Feb 08, 2025, Event #6 - Heart & Soles 5K @ Middletown
* Feb 22, 2025, Event #7 - Gambler 5K @ 3rd Winchester Battlefield
* Mar 08, 2025, Event #8 - Ram Run 5K @ Strasburg High School
_SVR reserves the right to alter the event schedule at any point. _
SWAG
This year we are happy to provide runners who register for the full Winter Series a custom SVR mug from MUD Ceramics in Thomas, WV. [https://www.facebook.com/MUDCeramics/]
Swag is only guaranteed for the first 650 runners to check-in.
Swag will be available for collection before each race.
SVR and Winter Series apparel is available for purchase through our friends at RunWinchester.com [https://runwinchester.com/svr-collection/]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SVR and the Winter Series is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after each race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up.
SERIES POINTS & AWARDS
Participants must be registered for the full Winter Series and have a 2025 club membership established before February 1, 2025 to be eligible for a Winter Series award.
http://svrunners.org/join-svr/
There will be no awards presented at any race (other than race #1). This is a series event, with points given after each race, and accumulated through the series.
After each race, runners are given points based on their overall finish and their age group finish (ranked against other runners of the same listed gender). In most cases, runners will have unique scores in each category. Runners can receive up to 500 points for each race in each category. The first place runner receives 500 points, second place receives 499 points, third place 498, etc. A runner's cumulative score will reflect their top 6 finishes in the series thus the maximum score any runner can achieve in each category at the end of the series is 3000. Runners must complete at least 5 races to be eligible for awards though the required number of races may decrease with cancellations.
If it is necessary to cancel _one_ race (see inclement weather statement below), and it can not be rescheduled, a runner's cumulative score will reflect their top 6 out of 7 finishes with a maximum series score of 3000. Runners must complete at least 5 races to be eligible for an award.
If it is necessary to cancel _two_ races, and they can not be rescheduled, a runner's cumulative score will reflect their top 5 out of 6 finishes with a maximum series score of 2500. Runners must complete at least 4 races to be eligible for an award.
Awards will be given in the following categories.
* Top five males & females overall
* Top three males & females in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
*Age groups are calculated based on the runners age on December 31, 2024
**SVR reserves the right to combine age groups if there are insufficient runners in an age group to make it competitive
***There will be no duplication of overall and age group awards.
A Perfect Attendance award will be presented to each SVR Member who attends all scheduled events.
Awards will be presented at the SVR Banquet on April 13, 2025 at the Millwood Station Banquet Hall, 252 Costello Dr, Winchester, VA 22602.
At the SVR Banquet the club's Board of Directors will also present the following awards
* Ray Gordon Spirit of Running Award [http://svrunners.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SVR-Spirit-of-Ray-Gordon-Winners.doc]: The award is given to the person/persons/organization that best promote the spirit of running for the year.
* Volunteer of the Year [http://svrunners.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SVR_Volunteer_of_the_Year_Award.doc]: Given to the person or persons who volunteer at a number of local and club events.
* Runners of the Year [http://svrunners.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SVR_Age_Group_Runner_of_the_Year_Quals_Approved_05162011.doc]: Given to SVR member for club participation and/or outstanding performance within their age group.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
This is the Winter Series and we will run in the cold, sleet, and snow.
YOU ARE THE BEST JUDGE OF WHETHER OR NOT IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM AND RUN IN AN EVENT
If the Race Director concludes that an event must be canceled all efforts will be made to quickly communicate the change in status. The SVR page on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/svrunners/] and email blasts will be the best source of current information.
If an event is cancelled we will try to reschedule to the following weekend. Rescheduling is dependent upon many variables including staffing availability, venue availability, and our ability to secure any required event permits.
Use #SVRuns when posting your photos.
Thats right, registration is open for a full series of 8 in-person races. For those who participated in last year's Winter Series we expect that this year will be mostly familiar. Still, there are some important changes and details to take note of. We encourage you to thoroughly review the series description that follows _and_ the descriptions of each individual event.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Full Series Pricing:
* Individuals - $60
* Student (up to age 23) and seniors (65+) - $40
* Family (up to 4 family members) - $140
Single Race Pricing (not including Event #1):
* $20 per-person when completed through RunSignup
* $25 per-person for in-person registration on day of race (cash only)
Full series registration can only be done online through RunSignup. Registration for the full Winter Series is only available to individuals who have established a SVR club membership. Winter Series participants must have a 2025 club membership established before February 1, 2025 to be eligible for a Winter Series award.
Please complete your membership enrollment/renewal [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShenandoahValleyRunners] before registering for the Winter Series.
Consider establishing a Lifetime Membership and securing your eligibility into future running of the Winter Series.
Event #1 starts at 2:00pm, all other events start at 9:30am.
As a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) affiliated club we agree to follow their recommendation to not allow earphones, pets, or strollers in any of our races.
* Dec 08, 2024, Event #1 - South Berkeley Christmas 5K
* Dec 14, 2024, Event #2 - Jingle Bell 5K @ Blandy Farm
* Jan 04, 2025, Event #3 - Pizza or Resolutions 5K @ Skyline High School
* Jan 11, 2025, Event #4 - 60 Minutes at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
* Jan 25, 2025, Event #5 - LRCC
* Feb 08, 2025, Event #6 - Heart & Soles 5K @ Middletown
* Feb 22, 2025, Event #7 - Gambler 5K @ 3rd Winchester Battlefield
* Mar 08, 2025, Event #8 - Ram Run 5K @ Strasburg High School
_SVR reserves the right to alter the event schedule at any point. _
SWAG
This year we are happy to provide runners who register for the full Winter Series a custom SVR mug from MUD Ceramics in Thomas, WV. [https://www.facebook.com/MUDCeramics/]
Swag is only guaranteed for the first 650 runners to check-in.
Swag will be available for collection before each race.
SVR and Winter Series apparel is available for purchase through our friends at RunWinchester.com [https://runwinchester.com/svr-collection/]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SVR and the Winter Series is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after each race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up.
SERIES POINTS & AWARDS
Participants must be registered for the full Winter Series and have a 2025 club membership established before February 1, 2025 to be eligible for a Winter Series award.
http://svrunners.org/join-svr/
There will be no awards presented at any race (other than race #1). This is a series event, with points given after each race, and accumulated through the series.
After each race, runners are given points based on their overall finish and their age group finish (ranked against other runners of the same listed gender). In most cases, runners will have unique scores in each category. Runners can receive up to 500 points for each race in each category. The first place runner receives 500 points, second place receives 499 points, third place 498, etc. A runner's cumulative score will reflect their top 6 finishes in the series thus the maximum score any runner can achieve in each category at the end of the series is 3000. Runners must complete at least 5 races to be eligible for awards though the required number of races may decrease with cancellations.
If it is necessary to cancel _one_ race (see inclement weather statement below), and it can not be rescheduled, a runner's cumulative score will reflect their top 6 out of 7 finishes with a maximum series score of 3000. Runners must complete at least 5 races to be eligible for an award.
If it is necessary to cancel _two_ races, and they can not be rescheduled, a runner's cumulative score will reflect their top 5 out of 6 finishes with a maximum series score of 2500. Runners must complete at least 4 races to be eligible for an award.
Awards will be given in the following categories.
* Top five males & females overall
* Top three males & females in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
*Age groups are calculated based on the runners age on December 31, 2024
**SVR reserves the right to combine age groups if there are insufficient runners in an age group to make it competitive
***There will be no duplication of overall and age group awards.
A Perfect Attendance award will be presented to each SVR Member who attends all scheduled events.
Awards will be presented at the SVR Banquet on April 13, 2025 at the Millwood Station Banquet Hall, 252 Costello Dr, Winchester, VA 22602.
At the SVR Banquet the club's Board of Directors will also present the following awards
* Ray Gordon Spirit of Running Award [http://svrunners.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SVR-Spirit-of-Ray-Gordon-Winners.doc]: The award is given to the person/persons/organization that best promote the spirit of running for the year.
* Volunteer of the Year [http://svrunners.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SVR_Volunteer_of_the_Year_Award.doc]: Given to the person or persons who volunteer at a number of local and club events.
* Runners of the Year [http://svrunners.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SVR_Age_Group_Runner_of_the_Year_Quals_Approved_05162011.doc]: Given to SVR member for club participation and/or outstanding performance within their age group.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
This is the Winter Series and we will run in the cold, sleet, and snow.
YOU ARE THE BEST JUDGE OF WHETHER OR NOT IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM AND RUN IN AN EVENT
If the Race Director concludes that an event must be canceled all efforts will be made to quickly communicate the change in status. The SVR page on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/svrunners/] and email blasts will be the best source of current information.
If an event is cancelled we will try to reschedule to the following weekend. Rescheduling is dependent upon many variables including staffing availability, venue availability, and our ability to secure any required event permits.
Use #SVRuns when posting your photos.
Races
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SVR Winter Series (All Races)
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sun 8th December 2024 (2:00PM EST)
$64.60
Please read the full description and details of the Winter Series by clicking on the "race info" tab on the left side of your screen. Dec 08, 2024, Event #1 - South Berkeley Christmas 5K Dec 14, 2024, Event #2 - Jingle Bell 5K @ Blandy Farm Jan 04, 2025, Event #3 - Pizza or Resolutions 5K @ Skyline High School Jan 11, 2025, Event #4 - 60 Minutes at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Jan 25, 2025, Event #5 - LRCC Feb 8, 2025, Event #6 - Heart & Soles 5K @ Middletown Feb 22, 2025, Event #7 - Gambler 5K @ 3rd Winchester Battlefield Mar 08, 2025, Event #8 - Ram Run 5K @ Strasburg High School SVR reserves the right to alter the event schedule at any point. Use #SVRuns when posting your photos. -
SVR Winter Series #1 - South Berkeley Christmas 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 8th December 2024 (2:00PM EST)
$27.50
Your registration into the full Winter Series includes registration for the South Berkeley Christmas 5K. Although this race is not directly organized by SVR we are thrilled to team up with the Race Directors and incorporate it again into the Winter Series. SVR will be at the event expo on Sunday to complete Winter Series registration and distribute swag items. This race starts at 2pm but please arrive no later than 1pm to navigate road closures, parking, registration and tour the expo. Registration closes at 1:45pm so our volunteers can transition to the race course. This 5K race starts before the South Berkeley Christmas Parade and all proceeds benefit The Berkeley County Humane Society. The course follows along the parade route so there will be plenty of cheering spectators. This course is flat and fast making it a good race to try and set a new PR! This is a Christmas 5K and the Race Directors encourage runners to dress for the occasion. Let's see those ugly sweaters, Santa suits and reindeer antlers! Since this race benefits the Berkeley County Humane Society the Race Directors also invite well behaved dogs to run the race! Pets are not allowed in Winter Series races 2 through 8 so take advantage of this unique opportunity! Because SVR is able to register Winter Series runners in the Berkeley 5K at a significantly reduced rate, a Berkeley 5K shirt is not included with your Winter Series registration. Don't worry though, shirts can still be purchased through the link below. https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/WV/Inwood/SouthBerkeleyChristmas5K A course map and elevation profile can be viewed at the following links. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/198836273 https://www.strava.com/routes/3161823243240920090 Musselman High School Randy Smith Center Inwood, WV US 25428 -
SVR Winter Series #2 - Jingle Bell 5K @ Blandy Experimental Farm
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 14th December 2024 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
Join us for what is often the biggest race of the Winter Series. Come dressed in your finest holiday sweater. We will supply bells to tie on your shoes and you'll make them ring as you circle the grounds of the Virginia State Arboretum. This is a loop course on wide gravel roads with just enough rolling hills to make it exciting. Blandy Experimental Farm 400 Blandy Farm Ln Boyce, VA 22620 Tag your photos with #SVRuns A course map and elevation profile can be viewed at the following links. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/84737039 https://www.strava.com/routes/3161818571582691494 Participants and spectators should enter Blandy Farm from John Mosby Hwy (Route 50) and park in the open field across the street from the main flag pole. Special thanks to Race Director Joe Mullen for organizing this event! SVR and this race is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up. -
SVR Winter Series #3- Pizza or Resolutions 5K @ Skyline High School
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 4th January 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
SVR is serving up hills for breakfast while Fox's Pizza Den in Front Royal will be serving pizza for dessert. https://www.foxspizza.com/store/virginia/front-royal-va/ Will you fulfill a New Year health and fitness resolution by crushing the 5K and leaving satisfied or will you embrace the cheese and pepperoni? This is a loop course that travels on paved streets and mixed surface pedestrian walkways. We will have course marshals at major intersections but streets will remain open to vehicular traffic. A course map and elevation profile can be viewed at the following links. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/86903886 https://www.strava.com/routes/3161818998061801176 The start and finish line will be immediately in front of the High School with plenty of parking in the two lots on the north side of the school. Skyline High School 151 Skyline Vista Dr Front Royal, VA 22630 Tag your photos with #SVRuns Special thanks to Race Director Jason Wisecarver for organizing this event! SVR and this race is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up. -
SVR Winter Series #4 - 60 Minutes at MSV
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
How far can you go in 60 minutes? Weve mapped out a 1-mile loop on the trails at MSV. You have 60 minutes to complete as many laps as possible. Only completed laps will count. For Winter Series scoring the runner who does the most laps is the winner. If there is a tie in laps, the runner who completed the most laps, in the least amount of time, is the winner. This is a loop course that travels on paved streets and compacted gravel pedestrian walkways. We will have course marshals at major intersections but streets will remain open to vehicular traffic. A course map and elevation profile can be viewed at the following links. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/307972931 The Trails at MSV are one of the best place to run in Winchester. See a full trail map at https://www.themsv.org/trails/ Tag your photos with #SVRuns and #TheMSV Museum of the Shenandoah Valley 901 Amherst St Winchester, VA 22601 Special thanks to Race Directors Tonya and Chris Stotler for organizing this event! SVR and this race is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up. -
SVR Winter Series #5 - LRCC
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 25th January 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
Event details will be announced soon. SVR and this race is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up. -
SVR Winter Series #6 - Heart & Soles 5K @ Middletown
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 8th February 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
Virginia is for lovers and Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Come get your heart racing with a 5K through Middletown and donate some soles. SVR will be collecting used running shoes to raise funds for the Blue Ridge Hospice and new athletic shoes for local children served by Froggy's Closet. https://brhospice.org https://www.frog-kids.org This is a loop road course starting at the Middletown Town Hall and continuing on rolling country roads before finishing back at the Town Hall. This is an open road course so please pay attention and run safe. Middletown Town Hall 7875 Church St Middletown, VA 22645 Tag your photos with #SVRuns Parking is available at Middletown Fire & Rescue and on town streets. 7855 Main St, Middletown, VA 22645 A course map and elevation profile can be viewed at the following links. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/91164014 https://www.strava.com/routes/3161820369743091878 Special thanks to Race Director Nick Doumont for organizing this event! SVR and this race is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up. -
SVR Winter Series #7 - Gambler 5K @ 3rd Winchester Battlefield
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
The Winter Series is scored on your 6 best finishes in the 8 race series. At this point in the series you are probably recognizing your competition and thinking about how the final series scoring might look. With this race we will try and shake up the series results a bit. The main racecourse will be a 5K on the dirt and gravel trails through the battlefield. During the race runners will encounter three opportunities to take a detour. Each detour will add approximately 0.15 mile to the overall race distance but will provide runners the opportunity to collect a raffle ticket from a course marshal on the detour. At the end of the race SVR will raffle off several prizes including a gift certificate for a new pair of shoes from Runners Retreat. Will you take the fast route and stay on course to protect your overall Winter Series score or will you gamble by taking a detour to get a raffle ticket and risk getting passed by the competition? A course map and elevation profile of the main 5k route (detours not shown) is available at the following links: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/207588256 https://www.strava.com/routes/3161821074290211544 Parking is available in the main student lot at Millbrook High School. 251 First Woods Dr Winchester, VA 22603 Tag your photos with #SVRuns The Third Winchester Battlefield Park is composed of more than 600 acres of preserved land. The Third Battle of Winchester, fought on September 19, 1864, was the largest and costliest battle ever fought in the Shenandoah Valley. More than 54,000 men fought and over 8,600 became casualties in a ferocious see-saw struggle that saw the Confederates gradually forced back until a final decisive attack by Federal infantry and cavalry struck the Confederate left flank, breaching the defenders lines, and sending the Confederates whirling through Winchester. Special thanks to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation for preserving this land and hosting the race. -
SVR Winter Series #8 - Ram Run 5K @ Strasburg High School
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 8th March 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
This is a mixed surface loop course that takes you along the river, through downtown Strasburg and around the high school. A course map and elevation profile can be viewed at the following links. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/205259562 https://www.strava.com/routes/3161820007015966886 Strasburg High School 250 Ram Dr Strasburg, VA 22657 Tag your photos with #SVRuns There will be plenty of parking near the start line on Ram Drive. Special thanks to Race Director Marisa Varley for organizing this event! SVR and this race is managed 100% by volunteers. Please consider volunteering to help. Volunteers are needed before, during and after the race. Many volunteer slots do not overlap with the race so it is possible to volunteer and compete. Click on the "volunteer" tab on the left side of the screen to sign up.
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