VPCC Community Day 5K
- Date Sat 21st October 2023
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Hampton, Virginia
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic community celebration at the VPCC Community Day 5K on Saturday, October 21, 2023, taking place in beautiful Hampton, Virginia! This annual event invites runners, families, and friends to enjoy a fun-filled day at the scenic Matteson Trail, a picturesque 3.1-mile course that winds around Hampton's golf course. Join fellow community members, students, and alumni for a vibrant day of running, camaraderie, and excitement.
Participants can look forward to family-friendly activities, a lively photo booth, refreshing snacks, and prizes galore! Register by October 7 to snag a commemorative 5K t-shirt, and every participant will receive a participation medal to celebrate their achievements. With awards for the top male and female runners across various age groups, there’s a chance for everyone to shine. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM following an opening ceremony at 8:45 AM, and festivities continue until noon, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun while supporting Virginia Peninsula Community College's mission. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring event that makes a positive impact on our community!
Participants can look forward to family-friendly activities, a lively photo booth, refreshing snacks, and prizes galore! Register by October 7 to snag a commemorative 5K t-shirt, and every participant will receive a participation medal to celebrate their achievements. With awards for the top male and female runners across various age groups, there’s a chance for everyone to shine. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM following an opening ceremony at 8:45 AM, and festivities continue until noon, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun while supporting Virginia Peninsula Community College's mission. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring event that makes a positive impact on our community!
Organiser's Description
VIRGINIA PENINSULA IS HOSTING ITS 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY 5K!
JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED DAY CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY 5K!
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BEAUTIFUL MATTESON TRAIL. A THREE-MILE NATURE AND FITNESS TRAIL THAT ENCIRCLES THE HAMPTON'S GOLF COURSE, NAMED IN HONOR OF MS. TESS MATTESON WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN ITS DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A VPCC SCHOLARSHIP IN 2010 TO BENEFIT VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING STUDENTS.
WE WILL HAVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, A PHOTO BOOTH, MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS, CONTEST GIVEAWAYS, AND PRIZES. SO GRAB YOUR BEST RUNNING SHOES AND BRING A FRIEND!
PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 7 WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE 5K T-SHIRT.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL HELP VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUE TO MEET ITS MOST PRESSING NEEDS, INCLUDING STUDENT EMERGENCIES, RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, STUDENT RETENTION, AND ENROLLMENT INITIATIVES, ATHLETICS, AND GROWING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.
WALK, RUN, AND HAVE SOME FUN WHILE POSITIVELY IMPACTING OUR STUDENTS
AND MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 AM - RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION (CREDIT/DEBIT CARD OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE)
8:45 AM - OPENING CEREMONY
9:00 AM - 5K RACE (3.1 MILES)
10:30 AM - AWARD CEREMONY
ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES AND VISIT WITH OUR VENDORS UNTIL 12 NOON.
AWARDS
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
TOP MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
19&UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70& UP
THE RACE IS A MEASURED COURSE. EASY PARKING AVAILABLE. REFRESHMENTS SERVED AFTER THE RACE.
BE A VENDOR OR SPONSOR FOR OUR EVENT!
OUR 5K OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH EXPOSURE THROUGH THE EVENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND FACE-TO-FACE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. BE ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF VIRGINIAS LARGEST COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA.
DOWNLOAD THE 2023 SPONSOR PACKET HERE.
JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED DAY CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY 5K!
THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BEAUTIFUL MATTESON TRAIL. A THREE-MILE NATURE AND FITNESS TRAIL THAT ENCIRCLES THE HAMPTON'S GOLF COURSE, NAMED IN HONOR OF MS. TESS MATTESON WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN ITS DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHING A VPCC SCHOLARSHIP IN 2010 TO BENEFIT VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING STUDENTS.
WE WILL HAVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, A PHOTO BOOTH, MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS, CONTEST GIVEAWAYS, AND PRIZES. SO GRAB YOUR BEST RUNNING SHOES AND BRING A FRIEND!
PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 7 WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE 5K T-SHIRT.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL HELP VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUE TO MEET ITS MOST PRESSING NEEDS, INCLUDING STUDENT EMERGENCIES, RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, STUDENT RETENTION, AND ENROLLMENT INITIATIVES, ATHLETICS, AND GROWING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.
WALK, RUN, AND HAVE SOME FUN WHILE POSITIVELY IMPACTING OUR STUDENTS
AND MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 AM - RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION (CREDIT/DEBIT CARD OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE)
8:45 AM - OPENING CEREMONY
9:00 AM - 5K RACE (3.1 MILES)
10:30 AM - AWARD CEREMONY
ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES AND VISIT WITH OUR VENDORS UNTIL 12 NOON.
AWARDS
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
TOP MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
19&UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70& UP
THE RACE IS A MEASURED COURSE. EASY PARKING AVAILABLE. REFRESHMENTS SERVED AFTER THE RACE.
BE A VENDOR OR SPONSOR FOR OUR EVENT!
OUR 5K OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH EXPOSURE THROUGH THE EVENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND FACE-TO-FACE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. BE ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF VIRGINIAS LARGEST COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA.
DOWNLOAD THE 2023 SPONSOR PACKET HERE.
Races
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Adult Registration
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
Alumni Registration
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Child 13 and Under Registration
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Student Registration
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
VPCC First 50 Students
T-Shirt
Sat 21st October 2023 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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