The Battle of Kelly's Ford
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Remington, Virginia
- Price $20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cross country racing at The Battle of Kelly's Ford on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Remington, Culpeper! This exciting event takes place at the stunning Kelly's Ford Inn, featuring a scenic 2Km loop course that blends 50% close-cut grass with 50% smooth farm road and horse trail. Participants will enjoy a generally flat terrain with fun undulations near the start-finish area, alongside a beautiful stretch that runs parallel to the Rappahannock River.
Runners can look forward to thrilling races, with women competing in a 6Km event (3 laps) and men racing an 8Km distance (4 laps), similar to college cross country formats. The competition will include individual awards by age and sex, as well as team challenges divided by county, making it a fantastic opportunity for community engagement. With entry fees as low as $10 for kids aged 17 and under, this event promises to be enjoyable for all ages. Join us for a day filled with athletic spirit and camaraderie, all while supporting the Kelly's Ford Inn's efforts to reopen after a challenging period!
Runners can look forward to thrilling races, with women competing in a 6Km event (3 laps) and men racing an 8Km distance (4 laps), similar to college cross country formats. The competition will include individual awards by age and sex, as well as team challenges divided by county, making it a fantastic opportunity for community engagement. With entry fees as low as $10 for kids aged 17 and under, this event promises to be enjoyable for all ages. Join us for a day filled with athletic spirit and camaraderie, all while supporting the Kelly's Ford Inn's efforts to reopen after a challenging period!
Organiser's Description
Join us at the beautiful Kelly's Ford Inn for cross country racing on this beautiful venue. The course is a 2Km loop that is about 50% close cut grass and 50% smooth farm road and horse trail. It is generally flat, with undulations around the start finish area. It parallels the Rappahannock River for 1/2 mile or so.
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/sex groups) and in teams by county (split by wide age groups). Runners must declare which county they will run for (see the drop down list, below). The male and female races will each be scored by ordinary cross country rules; top 5 score and top 7 displace, low score wins.
NOTE: KIDS 17 AND UNDER RACE FOR $10!
Schedule:
WOMEN AND GIRL'S RACES...10:00AM
Women's Awards at.......... 11:00AM
MEN AND BOYS RACES ....... 10:45AM
Men's Awards at ................11:45AM
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 County:
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 45 minutes (about a 12:10 minute mile pace), they may have to get their own time and report it to the official timer.
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 County:
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.
We will have two separate races, one for boys/men and one for girls/women.
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/sex groups) and in teams by county (split by wide age groups). Runners must declare which county they will run for (see the drop down list, below). The male and female races will each be scored by ordinary cross country rules; top 5 score and top 7 displace, low score wins.
NOTE: KIDS 17 AND UNDER RACE FOR $10!
Schedule:
WOMEN AND GIRL'S RACES...10:00AM
Women's Awards at.......... 11:00AM
MEN AND BOYS RACES ....... 10:45AM
Men's Awards at ................11:45AM
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 County:
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 45 minutes (about a 12:10 minute mile pace), they may have to get their own time and report it to the official timer.
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 County:
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.
We will have two separate races, one for boys/men and one for girls/women.
Races
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Battle of Kelly's Ford: Women/Girl's Race
Sat 29th March 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
OPENS SOON -
Battle of Kelly's Ford: Men/Boy's Race
Sat 29th March 2025 (10:45AM EDT)
$20.00
OPENS SOON
The Battle of Kelly's Ford