About Virginia Reggae 1 Mile Run

Virginia Reggae 1 mile Run and Fun Walk

The third annual Virginia Reggae 1 mile Run and Fun Walk takes place 8 am on Saturday, August 10th at Sandy Bottom Nature's Park in Hampton, Va. The purpose of this event is to encourage physical fitness in a fun family friendly way. Proceeds benefits West Indies United, and Virginia Reggae Awards.

The Virginia Reggae Run/walk is unique, as this is not a timed run. We hope that you can have fun and become life long runners and walkers. Medals will still be awarded to the top three (3) in each age group for both male and female. The best way to enjoy it is by signing up to take part. Everyone gets a completion ribbon at the finish line.

There will be four (4) races which will be ran accordingly:
8 am- Women Age groups 16 plus.
8:30 am- Men Age groups 16 plus.
9 am- Age groups 11-15
10 am-Age groups 1-6, 7-10

Prizes

First Place Men and Women will receive:
Painting ('Reggae Sankofa' Art by Dr. LaTonya Lonnise)
First Place in All Age Group will receive:
Cd (A Piece of Mind by Tamika)
First Place Medal

More Fun Activities

Zumba
Three legged Races
Sack Races
Lime and Spoon Races
Push Up competition

Please consider becoming a sponsor or volunteering. Email us at register@virginiareggaerun.com

Runners

The 2011 Results

Age Group First Second Third
16 plus Female Michele Smith-Harden Michelle Joachim Gwen Barr
16 plus male Seko BlackStarliner Jawara King Flavel Blyden
11-12 Female Makayala
13-15 Male Malachi Robinson
9-10 female Malikia Richards
9-10 male Jahvin Purnell Falon Warren
7-8 male Jelani Francis Kenneth Sedlack
7-8 Female Ayinde Richards
1-6 Male Naeem Francis Asher Davis
1-6 Female Kiera Francis

Sponsor

Becoming a Sponsor

  • Lets Move
  • Virginia Reggae
  • Fyamedia
  • West Indies United
  • Buckroe Beach Reggae Festival

Gold Sponsors

Tamika Edwards Otto

Green Sponsors

Natures Child, Devore Family, theaudacityof.com, George Nelson/va24hourrunforcancer.com, Aqua Purer, United Souls Band, Palm tree Resaturant, Montego Caribbean Restaurant, Lion Heart/ The Beach Restaurant, Kenmont Design Group, The Francis Family

Virginia Reggae 1 mile Run Registration

Register online by filling Out the form below or Sign up at the start line.

Download The application

Registration & Entry Fees

$10 through Before May 1, 2013 and $15 after
Children 12 and under $10
Race Day Registration: 7:00am - 7:45am
$20 the day of

T-shirt only guaranteed to those who sign up inadvance

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I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter to run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by the decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including heat and humidity, track and conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration for acceptance of my entry, I for myself and for anyone entitled to act on my behalf, agree to indemnify West Indies United, Virginia Reggae, City of Hampton, Sandy Bottom Park, Sponsors, volunteers, race management, from any and all claims or liabilities of any kind arising from my participation in this event. I will abide by all the guidelines set by race management, including but not limited to, headphones, skates and animals are not permitted during my participation in this event. I agree that my entry fee is not refundable or transferable for any reason. I also grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion picture, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. *Race Director reserves the right to accept or deny any entry.
*NO REFUNDS! NO TRANSFERS! NO EXCEPTIONS!