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September 2020
14th Annual Wharf to Wharf Swim
14th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim – a 1 mile open water swim across the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back – swimmers must have $100 minimum sponsorships to swim – Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or [email protected] for registration or sponsorship information
Find out more »November 2020
Mobjack Rowing Association Annual Turkey Trot
Run, Bike, or Walk MRA's annual Turkey Trot! The only entry fees needed are non-perishable foods for Hands Across Mathews. A shuttle bus will be provided to take participants back to Mathews High School. Roads will not be blocked off for this event.
Find out more »May 2021
2021 Tour de Chesapeake
May 15th Weekend register now! Registration is now open! This year will feature 3 routes with 80 miles of country roads with views of farmland, mash, waterfront and beaches. Register in advance, walkups will not be available this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain events during the weekend may be impacted or cancelled due to public health safety concerns. Visit tourdechesapeake.org for more information about this fun-filled Virginia Cycling Event!
Find out more »June 2021
Open Water Swim
Join the Mathews Outdoor Club for an Open Water Swim at the Williams Wharf Landing! The Open Water Swim is weeknights Monday & Thursday from 5:00-6:30pm at Williams Wharf. Cost is $5/ class and all participants must complete & agree to our participant waiver. June through September. This is a self-paced activity for adults (age 18 & over) who want to practice swimming laps in open water. An Attendant will be present to observe and monitor, each participant is expected…
Find out more »Gwynn’s Island Race
Visit the race website "mocva.net/gi-festival" for full details. Participants will be able to choose a 4 mile run, a 10 mile bike ride or combining the run & bike for a duathlon. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Gwynn's Island Festival.
Find out more »September 2021
Put In Creek Duathlon
Annual Labor Day Event 3 mile run + 2.5 mile kayak, starting & ending in Mathews Courthouse area, transition point at Williams Wharf. Sound like a good time to you? Then feel free to join us on Labor Day 2021: Monday, Sep 6th. That’s right: it’s free & open to everyone. Location. This event will start and end at Put-In-Creek park and pavilion in Mathews Courthouse. Just a few years ago, the town of Mathews built a new dock and kayak ramp there so…
Find out more »Wharf to Wharf Swim
15th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Memorial Wharf to Wharf Swim Sunday, Sept 19, 2021, 1PM Williams Wharf Landing Visit Website 1 Mile Out and Back open water swim in the East River
Find out more »October 2021
Mathews Marathon & Half Marathon
Visit the race website "mocva.net/marathon" for full details. Participants will be able to choose to run a full or half marathon distance. The race proceeds will benefit our local school athletes - after the race, stick around and enjoy the Mathews Farmers Market and one of the local restaurants less than one block from the start/finish area
Find out more »December 2021
Mathews Rotary Rockfish Tournament
Join the Mathews Rotary Club again for their annual Rockfish Tournament to be held the weekend of December 11th and 12th. Fish 1 days or both starting at sunrise. $175 per Boat for 4 Anglers, $25 per Additional Angler Guaranteed $4,000 in cash prizes! 1st - $2,000 2nd- $1,000 3rd - $700 1 Senior (65+) $100 1 Lady $100 1 Youth (15 and under) $100 Registration & Raffle is Friday, December 10th from 4 to 8pm at the Piankatank Ruritan Club…
Find out more »January 2022
Virginia Boating Safety Course
Details The course is free but advanced sign up is required due to classroom limits. A typical Boater Education Course lasts 6-8 hours with exam time. Completing this course and passing the exam meets the VA requirements. Who Needs Boater Education? In 2007, the Virginia General Assembly established a boating safety education compliance requirement which has been phased in over the past several years. As of July 1, 2016, all operators (regardless of age) of PWCs (personal watercraft such as jet skis, Sea Doos,…
Find out more »April 2022
Gwynn’s Island Race
Register Here RACE DETAILS 4 mile road run Starting and ending at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League, the route follows quiet backroads around the island, with a constant view of the water. The race course is 4 miles and the cost is $30. For those looking for a shorter distance, we will have a Free Fun Run open for everyone (distance just > 1 mile). 10 mile bicycle ride Weaving around the backroads of Gwynn’s Island, you’ll catch glimpses of the…
Find out more »May 2022
Tour De Chesapeake Biking Event
May 21st Weekend register now! Registration is now open! This year will feature 3 routes with 80 miles of country roads with views of farmland, mash, waterfront and beaches. Register in advance, walkups will not be available this year. Visit tourdechesapeake.org for more information about this fun-filled Virginia Cycling Event!
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