Reports from races I run or volunteer to help
After completing its fifth Grand Prix in 1998, the officers and directors of the Fredericksburg Area Running Club included a survey as part of membership renewals. One question asked, “What different races would you like to see in the area?” A consensus on the survey was a half-marathon in our area. [more …]
Blue & Gray Half-Marathon Read More »
It’s all my fault. I measured a modified 5km course for the Halloween 5km that used all of Mine Road with a little spur up Embrey Mill Road. This year, the race organizers decided to use the new Halloween 5km course for their Frosty race, changing from the traditional 3-mile distance. [more …]
On December 3, 2023, I finished my ninth Blue Gray Half-Marathon. This year was an adventure. [more …]
2023 Fredericksburg Blue & Gray Half-Marathon Read More »
This year was the 30th time I was involved in the Thanksgiving Day Fredericksburg Turkey Trot 5km, which started in 1993 and is operated by the Rappahannock Area YMCA. [more …]
2023 Fredericksburg Turkey Trot 5km Read More »
The 31st edition will be held on November 23, 2023, with the bright-tailed start of 7:30 am. What is the attraction of a 5 km on Thanksgiving morning? [more …]
31st Turkey Trot Coming Soon Read More »
The FredNats Salute to Veterans 5km finishes inside their stadium and is the tenth race in the 2023 Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix. [more …]
2023 FredNats Salute to Veterans 5km Read More »
This race has a challenging course. Last year, it was modified to eliminate “Hell Hill.” [more …]
2023 Halloween 5km Read More »
Today was the 13th edition for this race and the 10th edition using the course through the Spotsylvania Battlefield. [more …]
2023 10km Run through History Read More »
This marathon was my 85th in my 50th state. [more …]
2023 Minnehaha Marathon (aka Center of the Nation Series Day 5) Read More »
Over the years, I’ve measured three 5km courses on the Stafford Airport grounds. In 2022, I measured a course for Ebenezer Church that used the runway, taxiway, and apron. [more …]
2023 Go for Bo 5 km Read More »
