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
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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 town of Remington, Culpeper! This exciting event will take place at the scenic Kelly's Ford Inn, featuring a 2Km loop course that combines 50% close-cut grass with 50% smooth farm roads and horse trails. Runners will enjoy a generally flat terrain with some delightful undulations around the start/finish area, all while taking in the stunning views along the Rappahannock River.
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! Don’t forget to say hello to the friendly farm dogs, Rocky and Remi, while you’re there. Mark your calendars for this fantastic day of community spirit and athletic achievement, and remember to register online to secure your spot!
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! Don’t forget to say hello to the friendly farm dogs, Rocky and Remi, while you’re 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
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 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.
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.
The Battle of Kelly's Ford
