11th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk presented by: Tidewater Striders

A charity fundraiser event now in its 11th year benefiting local initiatives to improve delivery of mental health care in the Hampton Roads area.  The race is a certified fast out and back 5K course and a 1-mile Fun Run that courses through the scenic Harbour View area of Suffolk that runs alongside a golf course and passes several beautiful lakes.  Race bling includes an awesome custom short sleeve tech running shirt and custom running socks for the first 250 at packet pick up.  Easy parking available.  This race has something for everyone from elite runners to walkers.  Coffee and donuts served after the race. Please join us for an "After race Meet - Up at" MoMac Brewery for $3.10 pints, located at 3228 Academy Ave. Portsmouth, VA. 23703 

PLACE
Towne Bank University, 6009 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23435

DESCRIPTION
Course:
Start and finish areas are located at Towne Bank University
Race Route is a certified scenic, flat, paved 5K and 1 mile course that meanders through neighborhood streets along a golf course with a water stop and course marshals

 
BENEFIT:
Proceeds from the race will be used by the Chas Foundation to improve access to local mental health care.  Board members will be on site to answer any questions and explain ongoing programs this race supports.

Pre - Race Packet Pickup: Friday, September 5th
3:00PM - 6:00PM
MoMac  Brewery
3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23703

 Race Day Schedule of Events:

September 6th:                
7:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration
8:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies
8:15 AM 1-mile Fun run/walk Race
8:45 AM - 5K (3.1 miles) Race 
9:30 AM - Award ceremony

AWARDS:

5K - New course record (male 15:59, female 18:04:48, Masters male 16:30:54, Masters female 19:35) will receive $300 cash award with the race medal.  Anyone breaking the Virginia state outdoor 5K record 13:54 Male or 15:46 female will receive $500. Overall Male and Female Winners and Male and Female Masters winners who have not broken the course record will receive a medal and a $50 cash award and $50 Running Etc. gift card. The top 3 male and female finishers in 10 yr. age groups: 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-99 will receive Running Etc. gift cards and a medal. There are no awards given in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.

RACE SWAG:
Great race swag for both events include an awesome short sleeve "tech" running shirt and custom running socks for the first 250 at packet pick up.