A 10K urban cross country run & 5K walk to benefit the Neighborhood Resource Center

Thanks to all of our Run to the River participants and our fantastic volunteer photographers! Links to the race photos are below.

Photos by Jerry Skelly:
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Photos by Morgan Huff
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Photos by Jonathan Ford
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Also take a peek at the great article about the race on the Rocketts Landing blog.

Ahunuar Huerta took first place in Saturday’s Run to the River 10k run.  Aryn Marsh was first in the women’s race.  Thanks to all of our participants, fundraisers, sponsors and donors for supporting the Neighborhood Resource Center!

See complete race results here.

Don’t forget to complete the online survey and help us make next year’s Run to the River even better!

Register today for Run to the River, Richmond’s most challenging urban cross country race!

Online registration closes tonight at 8pm.

Race day registration will be open until 9am Saturday morning.  Look for the registration table inside the NRC:

1519 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, VA 23231

If you have already registered and did not pick up your packet today, it will be available in the morning as well, same place as registration.

From the Rocketts Landing blog after Run to the River 2010:

This year I prepared for the Rocketts Landing Run to the River 10K very much as I did last year. I trained the weeks prior, watched the weather reports the night before and woke up early race day to organize last minute items, such as a water bottle and sunscreen. I got to the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) thirty minutes early to make sure I had enough time to stretch and get a good position at the start of the race. As I was walking over to the starting line to get one last view of the course map, something caught my eye, and I decided to do something a little different from my usual pre-race routine.

What I saw was a NRC volunteer handing a bag of food to a young girl, who had just walked over from her house. With pantry items grasped closely to her chest, she walked back across the street and handed the oversized bundle to an elderly, fragile woman waiting patiently on her porch.  The old woman could not contain her happiness and hugged the young girl with newfound strength. While I thought I was familiar with the all the valuable services the Center offers the children and teens in the Fulton Hill community, such as after school programs and pre-school, I had never witnessed the NRC’s work in such a personal way. I wanted to learn and see more.   Read more.

Register today for Richmond’s best urban cross-country race! Or, register as a walker in the 5k family walk through the scenic East End.

The registration fee for the 10K Hill run is $25 through 10/08/11, then $30 through 10/21/11. The fee for the 5K Walk is $25.

Help support the NRC by becoming a Fundrunner or Fundraising Walker (we hope you do!). It’s easy and fun. Let your friends and family know that you’re raising money for the Neighborhood Resource Center during your walk or run and ask them to sponsor you. Persons who raise more than $100 are eligible for great prizes!

Please note there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION for the 10K and 5K events. Registration for these events closes at 8:00pm on October 21, 2011.

Mark your calendars today for 2011′s Run to the River on October 22nd!

Join the fun in Richmond’s most exciting Urban Cross Country race!

Karl Cover took first place yesterday in the Rocketts Landing Run to the River, the city’s toughest 10K hill run. He finished with a time of 41:08. View final race results of the 10K »

More than 140 runners and walkers raised money for arts and education programs at the Neighborhood Resource Center today at the Rocketts Landing Run to the River 10K Hill Run and 5K Walk. Enjoy these beautiful photos from John Murden »

Help Support Educational & Art Programs for Kids

Calling all Greater Fulton walkers and runners! Help support local education and arts programs for kids by registering for the Rocketts Landing Run to the River, a charity run to support the Neighborhood Resource Center. The event includes:

• 5K Walk – fun and easy-paced stroll through Montrose Heights, Gillies Creek Park & Rocketts Landing
• 10K Hill Run – Runners dash along cobblestone streets and through historic neighborhoods in one of Richmond’s best 10K races. If you’re bored with flat races, this is the race for you! With a variety of terrain, challenging hills and scenic views of the riverfront, this is one race you won’t want to miss.
• Finish Line Party – free massages, delicious food & coffee, live music & tours. Open house! Stop by and learn about the programs we offer and what we do.

Register now »

About the NRC
The Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) offers kids a safe place to go, learn and grow. We provide after-school programs such as individual tutoring, arts, music and nutrition classes; a sliding-scale Montessori preschool; and resources for adults, including a job search help, a computer lab, Tai Chi, yoga and much more.  All proceeds from the race support the NRC, help keep our lights on and the programs running. The NRC is a grassroots, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located at 1519 Williamsburg Road.