Events
Race Postponed Until Fall 2024
New Date: Fall 2024, Date TBD
We have decided to postpone the 2024 Run the Fairway 5k and Fun Run event at the Kingsmill Resort until the Fall of 2024. Once the new date is set, we will update the race event details. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you in Kingsmill in the Fall!
The Virginia Turfgrass Foundation Team
Here Are Your Options:
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.vaturfgrass.org/events.
Place
1001 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA US 23185
Description
Join us for a gorgeous Run on the Fairways at the Kingsmill Resort River Golf Course overlooking the historic James River!
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5k route; Back 9 holes of the renowned River Golf Course.
- 5K Runners
- All 5k runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 7:45 AM.
- All runners will receive a finishers medal.
- This is an officially timed race.
- If any social distancing requirements are in place, we will have Waves of 25 runners each from fastest to slowest. 5 Minute separation between waves. We will move Waves and or runners up depending on the number of participants present and the weather. We will not start Wave one before 8:00 AM.
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Mini Fun Run (1-Mile) is sure to be a family favorite along the 18th Fairway with amazing fairway and James River views.
- Mini Fun Run Runners
- All runners will receive a finishers medal.This is not an officially timed race. Start time is 9:00 AM.
- If any social distancing requirements are in place, we will have waves of 25 Runners and walkers.
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We are kicking off our Spring event with this beautiful run and celebrating healthy living as the Kingsmill Resort reveals the Grand Opening of their new Sports Club! Come out to enjoy the run and get a tour of the new Kingsmill Sports Club!
Whether you are running for distance, best-time, or a relaxing run-walk-jog, this event is for you!
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The Golf course is the perfect venue to bring awareness to how the golf course turfgrass (natural grass) contributes to our Health, Environment, and Recreation safety.
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When you run-walk-jog through this beautiful route, you will see and feel how unique this event really is!
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All proceeds benefit Turfgrass Research and Programs managed by the Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences.
Any additional donations made support the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation Endowment Fund which supports long-term funding of turfgrass research managed by the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team. The Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the benefits of natural grass by funding research to preserve, transform, and improve the environment throughout the commonwealth and beyond. All donations and sponsorships are 100% tax deductible.
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See you on the GREENS. #KeepingItReal #VaTurf #Health #SportsClub #Kingsmill
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Run the Fairway Race Route ~ Kingsmill Resort River Golf Course
The beautiful route of the River Golf Course Run the Fairway event!
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