Colonial Road Runners

08/04/2026

Lake Matoaka Trail Challenge 4.3 Miler, Tuesday, August 4, 2026


The Lake Matoaka Trail Challenge is today, starting at 5:30 p.m. (registration), with the race starting at 6:30 p.m. The official starters will be Brian Mann (W&M Athletic Director) and Adam Smith (newly hired Director of Track and Field for W&M)

There will be tours of the newly renovated William & Mary men’s and women’s locker rooms and training center at both 5:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

51st annual Lake Matoaka Trail Challenge 4.3 Mile, 6:30 p.m., Zable Stadium, College of William and Mary. A PTC Summer Fun Run Series event. Entry fee is two cans of people or pet food for charity. Race day registration only, starting at 5:30 p.m. Contacts: Susan Hagel (757-754-4859 cell), or Rick Platt (757-345-1431 cell). Email: [email protected]. PTC website: www.peninsulatrackclub.com. Colonial Road Runners and Peninsula Track Club post-race social.

07/28/2026

Reminder: Registration for the 2026 Elizabeth River Run 10K will increase in price tonight at midnight!

Join us on Sunday, September 13th in beautiful Downtown Portsmouth for one of Hampton Roads' premier running events! Hosted by the Tidewater Striders and the Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth, this long-standing community tradition has something for everyone—from elite athletes chasing prize money to families enjoying a fun morning together.

Race Amenities & Post-Race Festivities
High-quality race shirt
Awesome finisher medal
Post-race party at the Portsmouth Pavilion
Local craft beer
Great food
Live music
Vendors and community fun

ERR CUP Team Competition
Gather your run club, training group, workplace team, or friends and compete for the coveted ERR CUP!

Team scoring is based on age-graded results, making the competition exciting and fair for runners of all ages and abilities.

Register your team and select your team during race registration on RunSignup.

Prize Money
10K Overall Awards:
1st Male & Female – $250
2nd Male & Female – $150
3rd Male & Female – $100

Masters Winners:
1st Male & Female Masters – $100

Awards Categories
• Overall Male & Female
• Masters Male & Female
• 19 & Under
• 5-Year Age Groups (20–74 and 75+)
• Top Male & Female Walkers
• Youth Age Group Awards in the Crawford Street 1 Miler

Elite Field
Think you have what it takes?

Qualifying Standards:
• Open Male: Under 31:00
• Open Female: Under 37:00
• Masters Male: Under 36:00
• Masters Female: Under 42:00

Qualified runners receive complimentary entry upon submission of an official qualifying 10K performance completed between May 1, 2025 and September 1, 2026.

Tidewater Strider Members receive a $5 discount through the close of online registration. Strider Plus members also receive additional registration discounts.

Whether you're racing for a PR, competing for team bragging rights, running for prize money, or bringing the family out for a fun community event, the Elizabeth River Run has something for everyone!

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Portsmouth/ERR10KMileRaces



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Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile

The Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile is on Sunday September 13, 2026. It includes the following events: ERR 10K Run/Walk, Crawford Street Mile, and ERR Competitive 10K Walk.

07/26/2026

August 22nd at WISC.
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/Flippin5Kand1milefunrun

07/17/2026

For all that have race withdrawals here is one coming up August 1st

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/Freedom832024?fbclid=IwVERDUATHeZRwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKtsJhwUinbCP48Yr13O5fGk6ELSd2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR51Z67HmWCG-3NBx6rj4oM3yceHHYZeu74T_69LPbqXpGM7pE0SzRD2TWGg5w_aem_VeYhz_JWFAB_96JwNPAsUw

The Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (31) is on Saturday August 1, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

07/03/2026

This year the Colonial Road Runners awarded $1,500 scholarships to two outstanding student athletes; Coleman from Lafayette HS and Emily from Jamestown HS. These two graduates were not only academic standout but also great runners. Emily will attend the College of Holy Cross and Coleman will attend Virginia Tech.

The funds for our Scholarship account come from the annual Queens Lake 5K and from donations throughout the year. To make a donation please see the CRR run sign up site
https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ColonialRoadRunners2/Donate

06/24/2026

Track workout tonight at Lafayette HS, 6:00pm.

06/22/2026

ODU Human Performance Lab is looking for participants for this online study.

06/03/2026

Runners and Volunteers needed for the 10th annual

Kingswood Klam 5K Run/Walk, and One Mile Fun Run/Walk,

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the

Kingswood Pool, 100 Red Maple Place, Williamsburg, VA 23185

8 a.m. for 1 mile fun run/walk; 8:30 a.m. for 5K run and 5K walk

A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event

Also a Colonial Road Runners Post-race Picnic at the Pool

[including pizza, beer, wine and soda for CRR members!]

Online registration closes Wednesday June 3 at 11:59 p.m.

The Kingswood KLAM 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is on Saturday June 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Kingswood KLAM 5K run/walk, Kingswood KLAM 1 Mile Fun Run, and Kingswood KLAM 5K Race Walk.

04/30/2026

The 2026 CRR Scholarship Application is now live. The deadline to apply is Sunday May 24th. The Scholarship is open to all WJCC/Walsingham graduating seniors that have been active in XC and Track & Field. The link is also on the CRR Web site home page.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFp1su88agEJeU6zFDBoavuiZRk5Q1Aid22frCv9cGUvmW9Q/viewform?usp=header

www.colonialroadrunners.org

Our community welcomes every pace and every background—whether you’re just starting out, training, or looking for new friends to run with.

04/05/2026

Bri Michalsky (a CRR follower) is looking for one more teammate for a fun, co-ed Ragnar Richmond team. Let me know if you are interested!
https://runragnar.com/pages/race-trail-richmond
And no need to be fast. We have all run Ragnar races before, but do it for the camaraderie and challenge.

Ragnar Trail Richmond is BACK for it's 10th year running on April 24-25, 2026. This wild, fun and rewarding overnight trail running experience takes place just outside of Richmond at Pocahontas State Park.