The Battle of Kelly's Ford
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Remington, Virginia
- Price $20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Participants can look forward to thrilling races, with women competing in a 6Km event (3 laps) and men in an 8Km race (4 laps), reminiscent of traditional college cross-country competitions. The event includes both individual and team competitions, with prizes for various age groups, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, kids 17 and under can join the fun for just $10! Donβt forget to say hello to the friendly farm dogs, Rocky and Remi, while youβre there. Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of community spirit and athletic achievement, and remember to register online to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
Women will race 3 laps for 6Km and men will race 4 laps for 8Km (like college cross country). There will be two competitions: Individual (age groups) and in teams by local area (counties and combinations of counties) and split by wide age groups. Runners declare which area they will represent (see the drop down list when registering). The male and female races will each be scored by standard cross country rules; top 5 score and top 7 displace, low score wins.
BE SURE TO SAY "HELLO" TO THE FARM DOGS, ROCKY AND REMI.
NOTE: KIDS 17 AND UNDER RACE FOR $10!
Schedule:
WOMEN AND GIRL'S RACES...10:00AM
Women's Awards at.......... 10:55AM
MEN AND BOYS RACES ....... 11:00AM
Men's Awards at ................11:55AM
AWARDS: BAKED GOODS FROM PANERAS OR WEGMANS
WOMAN'S RACE = 6K
Individual Awards:
Women 40 and over: Top 3
Women 18-39: Top 3
Girls 17 and Under: Top 3
Teams Competitions by Area:
Women 40 and Over
Women 18-39
Girls 17 and Under
NOTE: DUE TO ENCROACHMENT OF THE MEN'S RACE, IF WOMEN DO NOT COMPLETE THE 6KM IN 55 MINUTES (ABOUT A 14:45 MINUTE MILE PACE), THEY MAY HAVE TO GET THEIR OWN TIME AND REPORT IT TO THE OFFICIAL TIMER. LIKEWISE, MEN MUST MAINTAIN ABOUT 11:04/MILE OR THEY MAY HAVE TO GET THEIR OWN TIME.
MEN'S RACE = 8K
Individual Awards:
Men 40 and over: Top 3
Men 18-39: Top 3
Boys 17 and Under: Top 3
Teams Competitions by Area:
Men 40 and Over
Men 18-39
Boys 17 and Under
All proceeds go to support the event and assist the Inn, which is having difficulty re-opening after a long down period.
In person RACE DAY REGISTRATION will be AN ADDITIONAL $5. Be sure to register on line.
Races
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Battle of Kelly's Ford: Women/Girl's Race - 6Km
Sat 29th March 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED -
Battle of Kelly's Ford: Men/Boy's Race - 8Km
Sat 29th March 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED
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