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Gwynn’s Island Festival 5k & 8k Races

June 30, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am

$25
  • « Crickets on the Hill
  • 70th Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival »

THE EVENT
This event runs in conjunction with the Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival in late June. In Hawaiian, Kukini means “swift runner or messenger, employed by old chiefs, with a premium on their speed” – come enjoy the Island-themed event around Mathews County Virginia’s Gwynn’s Island!

THE CAUSE
As our club’s biggest fundraiser, the proceeds for this event enable us to offer support for local organizations and events. Our co-organizers: Mathews Family YMCA and Gwynn’s Island Civic League, will receive half of the day’s intake. VTTR sponsored the Mathews Markets Days 5k, and in 2017 joined VDOT Adopt-A-Highway program and is keeping a section of our local roadways trash-free (a busy 2-mile section on Rte 14)!

THE COURSES
You will enjoy this FAST, FLAT course along the island coast with overlooks of Chesapeake Bay along the way. Gwynn’s Island is one of Virginia’s little-known gems: a welcoming community, scenic views, and full of history. Stick around after the race and enjoy the Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival. This will be a day you won’t forget and will want to enjoy year after year!

Register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=125304

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Details

Date:
June 30, 2018
Time:
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
$25
Event Categories:
Community Events, Health & Fitness
Website:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=125304

Organizers

Gwynn’s Island Civic League
Mathews Family YMCA

Venue

Gwynn’s Island Civic Center
1996 Old Ferry Rd.
Gwynn, VA 23066 United States
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