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Walkers & Runners Group
Join a growing group of walkers and runners on Saturday mornings 8am at Mathews YMCA parking lot. All paces & abilities are welcome and you don't need to be a member of the Y to participate. Occasionally, folks bring bicycles to ride - you'll always find company & variety of activities!
Find out more »Horn Harbor Duathlon (Run+Swim)
Also known as "Beat The Jellies" we're doing it again! This is our 4th Horn Harbor Duathlon - the date/time selected is to avoid jellyfish (which arrive in the area late June/ early July) and to coincide with high tide. You do not need to be a club member to participate in this NO COST, non-competitive event. OK - we do time it (overall & splits) but just for bragging rights. Meet at the Johnson's Home in Mathews Co -…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Festival 5k & 8k Races
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…
Find out more »70th Annual Gwynn’s Island Festival
Festival features live Music, Arts and Crafts, Antique Cars,Harley Davidson Motorcycle Parade, Food Vendors, Children’s Games with Extreme Obstacle Course and Face Painting
Find out more »Wharf to Wharf Swim
This year marks the 12th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim to benefit the Mathews Land Conservancy's Owens Environmental Education and Rowing Center. This is a 1400 Meter (almost 1 mile) open water swim in the East River in Mathews, VA. Swimmers will go from the Historic Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and return. The event will take place September 16th at 1pm. Visit https://mathewslandconservancy.org/ to find out more information on swimming conditions and event details.
Find out more »Turkey Trot
Get your Thanksgiving celebrations started with a healthy 4 mile run/walk/bike from the Mathews High School to Williams Wharf. For the price of a canned good to benefit Hands Across Mathews, you can run/bike/walk four miles from MHS to Williams Wharf. A shuttle will drive you back. Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or info@mathewslandconservancy.com for more information
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