Greetings, NYD5K participants!
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. NO strollers or dogs will be allowed on the race course. If you have any issues, contact charlottesvilletrackclub@gmail.com. VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE! Run your 5K anytime between 12/30/2021 and 1/9/2022. And any of you who are supporting the event VIRTUALLY, may do so at any time over the next week at the course of your choice. To our Free Union guests, we ask that you CAREFULLY read the following instructions, as they will help to enhance your race day experience and will assure that you and all of our volunteers are safe throughout the event. Thanks! Happy Racing and we will look forward to seeing you! PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHARLOTTESVILLE TRACK CLUB SKIP KINNIER SCHOLARSHIP FUND The scholarship is awarded annually by the Charlottesville Track Club to high school seniors. The applicant must live in one of ten counties: Albemarle, Greene, Orange, Louisa, Fluvanna, Buckingham, Nelson, Augusta, Rockingham, or Madison; or the cities within these counties. The applicant must express an interest in running by either being a member of their local high school cross country or track teams, or participate in a Charlottesville Track Club event within the past year. Charlottesville Track Club members, as well as participants of a Charlottesville Track Club event within the past year are eligible regardless of school attended (including private or home school that are located in the ten counties above). The scholarship is based on personal recommendations, academics, and community or extracurricular activities, in that order. It is not based on athletic achievement. If you are awarded this scholarship, the Charlottesville Track Club will send it to the college (2 year or 4-year college) you will attend to be applied to your tuition bill. |
SUNDAY JANUARY 1, 2022
FREE UNION or VIRTUAL 5K FREE UNION Wesley Chapel Road Near Wesley Chapel Church Race Starts at 11:00am Fee (in-person or virtual) $40 ($35 CTC Member) *CTC Members receive a $5 discount. Membership must be valid on 1/1/22 to receive discount. REGISTER ONLINE PACKET PICKUP Race Day at Free Union 10-10:45am VOLUNTEER Jobs are parking (5) and course guidance (7). Time would be from 8:20 am to noon. Please contact Keith McLaughlin at vermontkm@gmail.com. Thanks! DONATIONS 
2020 Results
Overall | Awards | Searchable with Finisher Certificates 2019 Results Overall | Awards | Searchable with Finisher Certificates 2018 RESULTS / Awards / Finisher Certificates available here! 2017 RESULTS / Awards 2016 RESULTS Questions about results? Contact ctctiming@gmail.com |
Race details
*Your race number must be pinned (in all four corners) to the outside layer of your front, so as to properly trigger your chip. If you have multiple members of your family running, please make sure that you each wear the correct number (your names are on the back of each number).
*You MUST wear a mask from the time you get out of your vehicle, including on your warmup, until you cross the starting line. You may take your mask off while running the course but as soon as you cross the finish line, we ask that you immediately wear your mask again. In other words, masks must be worn at ALL times except while racing out on the 5K course. This is for the safety of our medical team, our volunteers and for you, our guests. Thanks!
*We are thrilled to have chip timing for this year’s event, thanks to our friends at Blue Ridge Timing, so we will have overall and age group results. We will not post the results until the last finisher has completed the event. Age groups are as follows: 10 & younger, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Also, the NYD5K is the first event in our 2022 RACEFEST series, where we will be keeping track of your individual points you accumulate at each event in the series. 5 points will be awarded each time you complete an event. You may accumulate more points based on your age group finish (3 points for 1st in your age group, 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd). Top 3 overall placers will also be awarded points. There are 8 races in the series, starting with the NYD5K.
*We will have portajohns at the race site for your convenience.
*Dr. Wilder, our wonderful longtime Race Medical Director, will be on hand, along with his Runner’s Clinic crew. We are grateful for their ongoing volunteer help. We also appreciate the help of our CTC volunteers, who will be helping to safely guide you throughout your race experience.
*Your race number must be pinned (in all four corners) to the outside layer of your front, so as to properly trigger your chip. If you have multiple members of your family running, please make sure that you each wear the correct number (your names are on the back of each number).
*You MUST wear a mask from the time you get out of your vehicle, including on your warmup, until you cross the starting line. You may take your mask off while running the course but as soon as you cross the finish line, we ask that you immediately wear your mask again. In other words, masks must be worn at ALL times except while racing out on the 5K course. This is for the safety of our medical team, our volunteers and for you, our guests. Thanks!
*We are thrilled to have chip timing for this year’s event, thanks to our friends at Blue Ridge Timing, so we will have overall and age group results. We will not post the results until the last finisher has completed the event. Age groups are as follows: 10 & younger, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Also, the NYD5K is the first event in our 2022 RACEFEST series, where we will be keeping track of your individual points you accumulate at each event in the series. 5 points will be awarded each time you complete an event. You may accumulate more points based on your age group finish (3 points for 1st in your age group, 2 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd). Top 3 overall placers will also be awarded points. There are 8 races in the series, starting with the NYD5K.
*We will have portajohns at the race site for your convenience.
*Dr. Wilder, our wonderful longtime Race Medical Director, will be on hand, along with his Runner’s Clinic crew. We are grateful for their ongoing volunteer help. We also appreciate the help of our CTC volunteers, who will be helping to safely guide you throughout your race experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hilly is the course?
The course is on pavement and is relatively flat. (See course map sketch below.)
Will it be a mass start?
No. At this time, participants will start in groups based on their expected race pace.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Yes please, you MUST wear a mask anytime you are NOT on the course.
Will there be bathrooms?
Yes. We will have porta johns with hand sanitizers.
If I can't make it to Free Union, is there another option for me?
Yes, we are also doing a virtual ANYWHERE option!
Should I bring my own water on the day of the race?
That would be very helpful but we will have water at the finish.
Will there be medical coverage?
Are strollers or baby carriers allowed on the race course?
No. The Charlottesville Track Club follows the guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.
Are dogs allowed on the race course?
No. The Charlottesville Track Club follows the guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.
What is the weather plan?
The race happens rain or shine, however if snow it will be canceled depending on road conditions and canceled if icy (you will then will be transferred to the virtual event). We recommend coming prepared dressed appropriately for the weather.
I don’t want to run 5K, is it okay if I walk?
YES! We will have a separate path for walkers only that will be parallel to the runners course.
Is there packet pickup?
Yes, please stop by Ragged Mountain to pick up your race bib between December 28-30 (9 am-5 pm) or December 31 (9 am-1 pm).
Can I switch from the Anywhere virtual event to the Free Union event?
Absolutely! The following link explains how you can transfer events.
How to transfer events:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event
How to access your RunSignup profile:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062604-access-and-explore-your-profile
How hilly is the course?
The course is on pavement and is relatively flat. (See course map sketch below.)
Will it be a mass start?
No. At this time, participants will start in groups based on their expected race pace.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Yes please, you MUST wear a mask anytime you are NOT on the course.
Will there be bathrooms?
Yes. We will have porta johns with hand sanitizers.
If I can't make it to Free Union, is there another option for me?
Yes, we are also doing a virtual ANYWHERE option!
Should I bring my own water on the day of the race?
That would be very helpful but we will have water at the finish.
Will there be medical coverage?
Are strollers or baby carriers allowed on the race course?
No. The Charlottesville Track Club follows the guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.
Are dogs allowed on the race course?
No. The Charlottesville Track Club follows the guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.
What is the weather plan?
The race happens rain or shine, however if snow it will be canceled depending on road conditions and canceled if icy (you will then will be transferred to the virtual event). We recommend coming prepared dressed appropriately for the weather.
I don’t want to run 5K, is it okay if I walk?
YES! We will have a separate path for walkers only that will be parallel to the runners course.
Is there packet pickup?
Yes, please stop by Ragged Mountain to pick up your race bib between December 28-30 (9 am-5 pm) or December 31 (9 am-1 pm).
Can I switch from the Anywhere virtual event to the Free Union event?
Absolutely! The following link explains how you can transfer events.
How to transfer events:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event
How to access your RunSignup profile:
https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062604-access-and-explore-your-profile
2020 Photos
Thanks to Larry Dondero
Thanks to Larry Dondero
