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April 2025
Gavin Dustin 5k
Join MHS student Gavin Dustin on the morning of April 19th as he hosts a 5k race at Mathews Elementary School to benefit the youth soccer program at the Mathews Family YMCA, while fulfilling the requirements of a school project. Race start time is 9:30am and is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. You can register at the link below for only $10: https://www.ymcavp.org/program-search?locations=&categories=&exclude=&ages=&days=&weeks=&keywords=Gavin%20Dustin&no_results=0&sort=ASC__name
Find out more »June 2025
Islander Regatta
Annual 9 mile paddling event for non-motorized craft, circumnavigating one of Virginia’s few inhabited islands: Gwynn’s Island in Mathews County. Registration cost is $65 per person not per boat. Tandem kayaks, 8-person racing shells, paddle boats and even dragon boats (!!) are permitted as long as they are human powered, non-motorized. Each paddler must register separately (must be 14 or older). Register here
Find out more »August 2025
Wharf to Wharf Swim
The one-mile swim will begin at 10 am in waves, based on the following categories: PUFFERFISH uses swim aids/ swim fins/ flotation device. You’re not a strong swimmer OR just want to relax in the water and will feel much more comfortable completing the one-mile distance if you use a swim aid, such as fins, a vest or even a floatie raft. TUNA will not use swim aids. You know you can complete the one mile swim and will not be using…
Find out more »October 2025
Mathews Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay
Come out and run the "world's flattest race course!" Check out the schedule of events here: https://mocva.net/marathon/schedule/ 2025 Registration for Mathews Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay includes a Friday Carbo Load meal provided by Mathews Family YMCA. before 9/1 – $85 Full Marathon — $60 Half Marathon eff 9/1 – $100 Full Marathon – $75 Half Marathon Virtual – $50 for Full or Half Marathon Run along peaceful, rural backroads in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Enjoy the fast, flat…
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