RRRC Sweetheart 8K

Registrants for the virtual and in-person Sweetheart 8K may pick up their bibs and race shirts (if you registered by January 25): 

• At Lucky Road Run Shop - Midlothian (13265 Rittenhouse Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112)
  
  • Saturday, Feb. 11 from 1:00p-4:00p
• At the race site from 7:30AM - 8:15AM

Join the Couples Challenge and run the 8K with your Sweetheart! 

During registration, click "Yes" for the question "Would you like to join a Couple?" and follow the directions to "Create a New Couple." Your partner can register during the same transaction or in a separate transaction--just make sure he/she knows the right couple/team name. 

There will be awards for the top "couple" finisher at the in-person Sweetheart 8K.

Runners must be 5 years old or older to participate in the 8K road race.

8K Registration

Pricing

• 8K in-person race: 
  • On-line registration prices until Saturday, February 11 @ 11:59 PM are:  RRRC members - $15 plus processing fee; non-members - $20 plus processing fee
  • Prices on-line and on-site Sunday, February 12 are: RRRC members $20 and non-members $25 plus processing fee (Credit Card only please)
• 8K virtual race:
  • On-line registration prices until Saturday, February 11 @ 11:59 PM are:  RRRC members - $15 plus processing fee; non-members - $20 plus processing fee
  • Prices on-line on Sunday, February 12 are: RRRC members $20 and non-members $25 plus processing fee

Youth Pricing: For all 8K runners 5-12 years of age, the price is $5 plus processing fee. Youth runners have the option to add on an adult-sized race shirt for $8.

Any discounts will be applied at check out.

Refund Policy: All entry fees and processing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions. Registrations cannot be deferred to a later race. Bib numbers are not transferrable. In the event of postponements or cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there will be no refunds.

Urban Farmhouse again is helping to host the Sweetheart 8K.

Because of construction, there will be limited parking at the Millworks where the race will be. However, the YMCA parking lot will be available for parking on the day of the race. Participants can park at the YMCA and walk up Woolridge Road to the start of the race.

Race Shirts (in-person and virtual races)

• Race shirts are guaranteed to runners who register before January 25 at 11:59 PM, but we can’t guarantee that you will get the perfect size, color or fit of shirt. 
• A runner who registers after January 25 will not get a shirt at packet pick up. You may be able to get an unclaimed race shirt after the conclusion of the in-person race, while the supply of different size shirts lasts.
• Registrants for the virtual 8K may pick up their race shirts at packet pick up on Saturday, February 11 or may pay to have their shirt mailed to them.

Awards, sponsored by Lucky Road Run Shop (in-person race only)

• There will be awards for top finishers: first, second and third place male and female overall; and top masters male and female.
• There will be awards for the top "couple" finishers.
• All awards will be based on chip time. 
• There will be an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the race. 

The 8K (5 mile) course, which starts and finishes at The Millworks, runs through The Grove and Walton Park communities and the historic Midlothian Coal Mine Park. The course primarily is on roads and paved pathways, but there are small sections of trail.

One water stop will support runners at the intersection of Glenpark Lane and Glenmeadow Road, just before mile 3 on the course. The water stop will be hands-free and cup-less. Bring your own cup or bottle.

This is a road race conducted under the rules of USATF and RRCA. In consideration of the safety of all participants, the following are not allowed on the course during the race: baby joggers, baby strollers, animals on or off leash, skateboards, inline or roller skates, or bicycles. The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, RRRC encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of the Sweetheart 8K.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY. BE ALERT, WATCH FOR TRAFFIC & PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS, COURSE MARSHALS, AND POLICE.

Nancy Rachlis and Michael Forder