Description
RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School proudly presents the RTA Run-A-Latke, presented by the Habib Family, on Sunday, December 15, 2024!
The race will begin and end at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave, and loop through the residential area across the street. The 5K will begin at 9:00am and the 1 Miler will begin at 9:15am. There will also be a virtual 5K option that will take place on December 15th.
Enjoy a festive post-race party in the JCC with hot chocolate, donuts, and of course, latkes!
All profits from the race support education at RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School. See below for more information about RTA.
Event Details and Fees
5K
This is an in-person 5K. The 5K will be chip-timed by Commonwealth Timing, and the chip-timed results will be posted on their website. You must wear the bib number assigned to you. Participants of all abilities are welcome.
Registration fees:
September 13 - November 8 $35 per person (plus processing fee)
November 9 - December 14: $45 per person (plus processing fee)
December 15: $50 per person (plus processing fee)
1 Miler
This is an in-person fun run/walk. The 1 Miler will be chip-timed by Commonwealth Timing, and the chip-timed results will be posted on their website. You must wear the bib number assigned to you. Participants of all abilities are welcome.
Registration fees:
September 13 - November 8: $25 per person (plus processing fee)
November 9 - December 14: $30 per person (plus processing fee)
December 15: $35 per person (plus processing fee)
Virtual 5K
This is a virtual 5K. Participants of all abilities are welcome.
Registration fees:
September 13- November 8: $35 per person (plus processing fee)
November 9 - December 16: $45 per person (plus processing fee)
Should you need financial assistance, please contact the race director. Kids under 5 are free and will not receive a race shirt.
Refund Policy: If the race is canceled for any reason, the registration fee is non-refundable. Participants will still receive their t-shirts and medals if desired.
In-Person Courses & Course Rules
5K
The in-person 5K starts and ends at the Weinstein JCC. The 5K will be chip-timed by Commonwealth Timing, and the chip-timed results will be posted on their website. You must wear the bib number assigned to you.
The 5K is a family-friendly event, beginning promptly at 9:00am!
- Participants of all abilities are welcome!
- Runners or walkers with strollers or wheelchairs/assistive devices are permitted. If you run or walk with a stroller or are mobile via a wheelchair, we ask that you start at the rear of the starting corral.
- Registrants receive long sleeve performance shirts. Register early to guarantee your size!
- The top 5K finishers will receive prizes. All finishers will receive medals.
There will be one (1) water station on the course. There will be water and other refreshments after the race.
1 Miler
The 1 Miler also starts and ends at the Weinstein JCC. The course is a 1 mile loop and will be timed by Commonwealth Timing, and the chip-timed results will be posted on their website. You must wear the bib number assigned to you.
The 1 Mile is a family-friendly event, beginning promptly at 9:15am!
- Participants of all abilities are welcome!
- Runners or walkers with strollers or wheelchairs/assistive devices are permitted.
- Registrants receive short sleeve t-shirts. Register early to guarantee your size!
- The top 1 Mile finishers will receive prizes. All finishers will receive medals.
Virtual 5K
The virtual 5K is an individualized, untimed event designed for those who can’t make it in person, but still want to participate!
- Complete the 5K on the course of your choice! No bibs given.
- Times are not recorded or posted.
- Long sleeve performance shirts and medals for local registrants only. Shirts and medals must be picked up in person; we do not ship shirts and medals.
Please note that you are responsible for your safety for all events. Be alert, watch for traffic, and pay attention to fellow participants and course marshals.
Should the weather impact the RTA Run-A-Latke, you will be notified Saturday night, December 14th.
Packet Pickup for In-Person Events
Please pick up your race shirt and bib at Lucky Road Run Shop in the Willow Lawn Shopping Center on either Sunday, December 8 from 12:00-2:00pm or Thursday, December 12 from 4:30-6:00pm. We strongly encourage you to pick up your race items before the race day.
Day-of pickup will begin at 8:00am at the Weinstein JCC. Please allow extra time for waiting in line.
Please wear your bib on the front of your shirt, about chest height. Only wear the bib number assigned to you - both races are chip-timed to your bib number. Race results and finish line photos can be found at www.commonwealthtiming.net.
On-site registration (payment by credit card only - no cash or checks accepted) will be available at check-in on race day.
Awards
5K Awards
Gift certificates from Lucky Road Run Shop will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers. Gift certificates from Lucky Road Run Shop will also be awarded to the top male and female masters (age 65 and over).
-All 5K finishers will receive a medal.
1 Miler Awards
-Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers.
-All finishers will receive a medal.
Volunteer at the Race
Want to see what a race looks like from the other side? Please consider volunteering to help make the RTA Run-A-Latke successful and enjoyable for all! Contact pap@rudlin.com for more information.
Course Map
Start and finish at Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Avenue.
Follow the course across Monument Avenue, down Peachtree Boulevard, left on Fitzhugh Avenue until it meets Stillwell Road, and then turn around to come back!
The 1 Miler follows the same course, turning around at the first 1/2 mile.
Parking
Please leave extra time to park. There is parking in the JCC parking lot, and there is overflow parking across the street at the Professional Center, 5500 Monument Avenue. We ask you to please avoid parking in the church parking lot Sunday morning.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors! Contact lauren@rudlin.com for additional available sponsorship opportunities.
Race Contact Info
About RTA
Cultivating curious and caring life-long learners, RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School promotes the finest blend of academic development in a nurturing environment.
RTA is the destination for every Jewish child in Richmond wishing to develop lifelong skills based on a foundation of strong academics, socio-emotional intelligence, and Jewish values.
Giving our students literacy in multiple languages (English and Hebrew) and Jewish wisdom complements and enhances their educational growth in core academic and socio-emotional learning. Students leave RTA with the analytical skills necessary to succeed in a competitive high school setting.
RTA is the place where every child seeking a Jewish connection is made to feel at home, where students and families come from all Jewish backgrounds, and where all of our students and families feel engaged, respected, and appreciated.
Established in 1966, RTA has enriched the lives of over 1,500 alumni with an outstanding dual curriculum. Currently, it serves a student body of about 100 children from grades K through 8. RTA graduates are superbly prepared to meet the challenges of the modern world and have a well-deserved reputation in the community as independent thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and leaders of their peers.
Place
Weinstein JCC
Richmond, VA US 23226
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