May 16, 2010

This race is a Carytown tradition. In its sixth year, it is again being held in Carytown in front of the Cary Court Shopping Center. The course is relatively flat and features scenic Cary Street and Grove Avenue. This is one of Richmond Road Runners Club's largest races and is the Road Runners Club of American Virginia State 10K Championship. The course is USATF certified with disposable chip timing. This year we have a special guest, running legend Bill Rodgers. Bill will be running the race and available after the event. The race is preceded by a free 1/2 mile kids run. The course record holders are Cary Chaffe (32:18) and Maria Elena Calle (34:29). 

Virginia State 10K Championship
The Carytown 10K is the official Virginia State Championship race designated by the Road Runners Club of America. Winners will be the State Champions for 2010. Plaques will be awarded to the overall, masters, and grandmasters male and female winners. Plaques will not be mailed.

James River Challenge
Sign up and run both the James River Scramble 10K on May 15 and the Carytown 10K on May 16 and receive a commemorative medal. There is a limit of 500 participants. You must register for both races together. The combined event registration fee is $40 through April 30 and $50 beginning May 1. The James River Scramble 10K is part of the Dominion River Rock Celebration and is staged from Brown's Island. Medals will be awarded at the Cary Court awards ceremony after the Carytown 10K. Medals will not be mailed.

The Course
Starts and ends at Cary Court in Carytown and is run mostly on Cary Street and Grove Avenue. The course is flat and fast USA Track and Field standards certified (VA09019RT). There will be mile markers at each mile and a 5K split clock. The race will be run on open roads. Traffic will be controlled. Water and Gatorade will be available at about 2 and 4.5 miles. 

Race Charity
The Bryan and Kathryn Harvey Family Memorial Endowment, a fund of The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia, was established to honor the memory of Bryan, Kathryn, Stella and Ruby Harvey. The purpose of the fund is to provide music, visual art and performing arts enrichment in the Richmond area. For more information call (804) 330-7400 or go to www.tcfrichmond.org.

Make a tax deductable donation to the Harvey Family Memorial Foundation

Entry Rules and Information
Entry fees are non-refundable and entries are non-transferable, no exceptions. All registrants (before May 11) who provide a valid email address will receive a confirmation email. Do not mail entry forms after May 1. After May 1st, sign up online through 11:59 p.m. on May 12th. The race is limited to the first 2500 participants. The James River Challenge is limited to 500 runners. Contact the race director, Don Garber, at Carytown10k@rrrc.org for additional information. Registration will close when capacity is reached. The Richmond Road Runners Club is not responsible for lost or misdirected race applications. There will be no race day registration. The race is limited to the first 2500 registered runners.

Entry Fees
The cost of the race is $25 before May 1, and then $30. RRRC members who register online before May 1 will receive a $5 discount. There is no credit card transaction fee for this race. Don't want to use a credit card? Register online and mail in a check. Checks must be mailed by May 1.

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Packet Pickup
Race packets may be picked up on Friday, May 14th from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Roadrunner Running Store, 3002 West Cary Street (804 353 8365). You may pick up a race packet for another runner provided you have a copy of their photo identification or their e-mail race confirmation. Race packets may be picked up on the day of the race between 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. in the Cary Court parking lot.

Race Day Information
The Carytown 10K welcomes and encourages walkers. Enjoy a beautiful scenic walk/run through Carytown on a spring morning, however, you must be able to complete the 6.2 miles by 10 a.m. (two hours). The race starts at 8 a.m. Race day packet pick-up opens at 7 a.m. The FREE kid's run starts at 7:30 a.m.

Parking
Parking is available in the decks north of Cary Street and in the Ukrop's parking lot at Thompson and Cary. Please do not park at Elwood Thompsons'.

Race Timing & Results
The race will be computer chip timed  by Kale Running using disposable timing chips.  No need to take them off and return them. There will be mile markers at each mile. The 5K split time will be provided. Your friends and family will be able to register and track your progress during the race. Click here to sign up for race following. Results will be posted after completion of the race at the Cary Court awards ceremony and online at www.rrrc.org. You will receive an email after the race with your results.

Race Photography
Race photos will be provided by Brightroom Photography. You will receive an email after the race with a link to your photos for purchase.

Water Stops
Water stops will be at miles about 2 and 4.5. Gatorade and Diamond Springs water will be provided at each stop and at the finish line.

Awards and Prizes
All pre-registrants (before May 1) will receive a technical T-shirt. Virginia State Championship Plaques will be awarded to the overall, masters, and grandmasters male and female winners. The top three overall male and female finishers will receive plaques and running shoes compliments of The Roadrunner Running Store and Mizuno. First male and female masters and Clydesdale and Athena will receive gift certificates and plaques. First place in five-year age groups will receive a commemorative award. Second and third place will receive ribbons. The award presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Cary Court. Awards will not be mailed. One random runner will receive a Garmin GPS watch at the end of the awards ceremony. Stick around! There will be other random prizes during the awards ceremony. You must be present at the awards ceremony to win. There will be other random prizes complements of The Road Runner Running Store.

Schedule
Friday, May 14th, 1 - 5:30 p.m.
Packet Pick-up and Registration
The Roadrunner Running Store ; 3002 West Cary St. 804 353 8365

Saturday, May 15th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Packet Pick-up and Registration
The Roadrunner Running Store

Sunday, May 16th, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Packet Pick-up and Registration  Cary Court
7:30 a.m.  Harvey Memorial 1/2 Mile Kids Run presented by the Carytown Merchants Association
8:00 a.m. Carytown 10k Race Starts
9:00 a.m.  Post race refreshments with Bill Rodgers 
9:30 a.m. Carytown 10k Awards Presentation Cary Court

Richmond Road Runners Club
The Richmond Road Runners Club is one of the largest running clubs in America with almost 3000 members. We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to support running in the Metro Richmond area. We do this by sponsoring races, helping other groups put on races, coaching training teams, supporting group runs, and providing academic scholarships. Individual dues are only $15 per year and you get a monthly newsletter, discounts on club races and at local running stores. If you would like more information email the club at rrrc@rrrc.org or go to our visit our website: www.rrrc.org.