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 29th, 2025, set in the picturesque Remington, Culpeper! This vibrant event will take place at the scenic Kelly's Ford Inn, where runners will tackle a delightful 2Km loop that combines 50% close-cut grass with 50% smooth farm roads and horse trails. The course is relatively flat with some gentle undulations, paralleling the beautiful Rappahannock River for half a mile.
Participants will compete in two exciting distances: women will race 3 laps for a total of 6Km, while men will take on 4 laps for an 8Km challenge, adhering to classic cross country rules. Both individual and team competitions will be held, with awards presented in various age categories. Plus, kids aged 17 and under can join in the fun for just $10! Come out to cheer on the runners, enjoy some delicious baked goods from Paneras, and don’t forget to say hello to the friendly farm dogs, Rocky and Remi. Registration is easy, but remember, in-person race day registration will be an additional $5. Join us for a day of community
Participants will compete in two exciting distances: women will race 3 laps for a total of 6Km, while men will take on 4 laps for an 8Km challenge, adhering to classic cross country rules. Both individual and team competitions will be held, with awards presented in various age categories. Plus, kids aged 17 and under can join in the fun for just $10! Come out to cheer on the runners, enjoy some delicious baked goods from Paneras, and don’t forget to say hello to the friendly farm dogs, Rocky and Remi. Registration is easy, but remember, in-person race day registration will be an additional $5. Join us for a day of community
Organiser's Description
Join us at the 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. The picture at the top of the page shows the start/finish area.
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
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.
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
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.
The Battle of Kelly's Ford