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 exciting 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 vibrant event promises a thrilling atmosphere as participants tackle a scenic 2km loop course that combines close-cut grass with smooth farm roads and horse trails, all while paralleling the beautiful Rappahannock River.
Runners will have the opportunity to compete in individual and team categories, with women racing 6km over three laps and men racing 8km over four laps, following traditional collegiate cross country rules. The event features age group awards for both men and women, along with special recognition for local area teams. Kids aged 17 and under can participate for just $10, making this a fantastic family-friendly event. Join us for a day of athleticism, community spirit, and fun as we support the Kelly's Ford Inn's efforts to reopen after a challenging period. Don't miss out on this incredible racing experience!
Runners will have the opportunity to compete in individual and team categories, with women racing 6km over three laps and men racing 8km over four laps, following traditional collegiate cross country rules. The event features age group awards for both men and women, along with special recognition for local area teams. Kids aged 17 and under can participate for just $10, making this a fantastic family-friendly event. Join us for a day of athleticism, community spirit, and fun as we support the Kelly's Ford Inn's efforts to reopen after a challenging period. Don't miss out on this incredible racing experience!
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 groups) and in teams by local area (counties and combinations of counties) and split by wide age groups. Runners must declare which county they will run for (see the drop down list when registering). 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.......... 10:55AM
MEN AND BOYS RACES ....... 11:00AM
Men's Awards at ................11:55AM
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 must declare which county they will run for (see the drop down list when registering). 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.......... 10:55AM
MEN AND BOYS RACES ....... 11:00AM
Men's Awards at ................11:55AM
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