ABOUT THE EVENT
Here for the Girls, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the Colonial Road Runners announce the 14th annual Run for the Hills 5K/1 Mile Fun Run in Williamsburg, on the beautiful trails of New Town (starting at Sullivan Square located behind Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Ave). The purpose of this popular event is to raise funds for young women affected by breast cancer. The family-friendly event begins at 8:00 am with a health expo featuring the newly added screening and prevention village followed by a 1K Fun Run/Walk at 9:00 am and the 5K at 9:30 am. The expo will remain open throughout the event and the race will be followed by awards and refreshments at Sullivan Square.
CLICK HERE FOR THE RACE RESUTLS!
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!
- REGISTER TO RUN
- BUILD A TEAM
- FUNDRAISE
- VOLUNTEER
- BECOME A SPONSOR
- JOIN THE SCREENING AND PREVENTION VILLAGE
DIGITAL PROGRAM (SCAN TO VIEW OR CLICK HERE)
HIGHLIGHTS!
What's Happening
14th Annual Run for the Hills 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, as a hybrid live and virtual event! Registration details can be found below for both or you can click here to download our registration form.
Official Event Program
Click here to view the program.
Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix
5K Race is part of the Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Series for 2023. Click here to learn more.
Schedule of Events
8:00 am | Day of Race Registration + Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Expo featuring Screening + Prevention Village
8:40 am | Opening Ceremony
9:00 am | 1 Mile Fun Run
9:10 am | Warm-Up
9:30 am | 5K
10:00 am | Cool Down
10:30 am | Awards Ceremony (subject to change based on race results)
Become a Sponsor
Click here to learn more about our sponsorship opportunties!
Become a Exhibitor
Looking to setup a booth in the screening and prevention village? Complete our expo form by clicking here or contact us at run@hereforthegirls.org to learn more.
Volunteer
Sign up to volunteer! Please reach out to run@hereforthegirls.org if you have a large volunteer group interested in helping.
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be available on Thursday, October 5th and Friday, October 6th. Scroll down for more details.
Race Tee Shirt
Tee Shirt deadline is September 16 to be guaranteed your exact shirt size and after that, sizes and availability as supplied permit, including race day.
Course Map
5K Course Map (click here)
1 Mile Course Map (click here)
(subject to change; the official course map will be posted at the entrance of the live race.)
Course Notes
Leashed dogs are welcome to run/walk with you! Strollers are welcome but please note some areas of the course may be difficult to maneuver.
Awards
5K top three overall men and women. The top three finishers in every 5-year age group from 19-and-under to 75-and-over. 5K Competitve Walkers top three overall men and women. 1 Mile Fun Run top overall finisher.
OTHER AWARDS: Finisher medal for all along with best costume, best bra, and most pinked-out team!
Run Results
Race results will be posted after October 7th.
Virtual Run Results
You can run your race anytime that is convenient for you, but you must submit your results between October 7th and November 30th. Results are self reported and ineligible for awards.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
SCREENING AND PREVENTION VILLAGE
NEW for 2023 we are hosting an expanded health expo featuring a screening and prevention village. The village will include Sentara Health's mobile mammogram unit. We welcome our community partners to get involved! Be sure to click the links for more information!
All event sponsorships have the opportunity to host a booth at the expo. If you are not an event sponsor and would like to host an expo space please select from the options listed below. Please note that exhibitors do not receive sponsorship recognition or benefits for the event.
Click here to submit your application today! Application deadline is September 30th.
Support a FUNraiser!
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Ryan Homes - RCL Division has raised $23,706 out of their goal of $15,000
Budget Blinds has raised $1,577 out of their goal of $1,000
Iron Bound Gym has raised $1,490 out of their goal of $1,000
Calendar Ambassadors 2024 has raised $1,072 out of their goal of $1,500
We are raising money for breast cancer support!
You can make a difference by participating in the event or donating to a participant or team!
All proceeds benefit Here for the Girls, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit improving the lives of young women affected by breast cancer.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Registration for all race entries closes on Friday, October 6th at 3:00 pm
The price for all race entries will increase after September 16th.
Click here to download the PDF registration form.
Early Packet Pickup Dates/Time
Thursday, October 5th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Iron-Bound Gym (4325 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188)
Friday, October 6th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at Iron-Bound Gym (4325 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188)
Please contact run@hereforthegirls.org to coordinate pickup for team packets.
Race Day Packet Pickup Date/Time
Saturday, October 7th starting at 7:45 am before the race at the main entrance (Sullivan Square - New Town in Williamsburg, VA)
Race Day Registration
Day of Race Entries available at the main entrance starting at 7:45 am on Saturday, October 7th.
Race Tees:
- All race particiapants will receive a tee. Tee sizes are not guaranteed after September 16th.
- We are unable to exchange shirt sizes until after the race is completed.
- Pullover hoodies are part of a limited edition race entry that is available until August 31st.
The Swag:
All participants who register will receive a participation medal and a custom logo race t-shirt. Swag items will be mailed out to virtual participants in the two weeks following the end of the registration period.
Add a Touch of Friendly Competition + FUNraising:
Add a touch of friendly competition by challenging your friends & family to sign up on their own or create a team!! Challenge each other to see who can complete their virtual portion first or quickest! What about a little FUNraising?! Once you register, you will have a team page created automatically. Share the page with your friends, co-workers, family, or neighbors to donate on your behalf!
Take it Social!
For extra fun, submit your run/walk photos, time, and race experience on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tag us at H4TG and don't forget to use the hashtag #RunfortheHills! We can't wait to see how YOU make it count!!
Click here to access our event shareables!!
Refund, Transfer, Deferral Policy:
We appreciate your understanding as we are unable to refund, transfer, or defer admission costs to future events. This event will take place rain or shine.
Conn/Cal Ray donated $104.00
$52.00 was donated anonymously
Kristin Ray donated $16.00
Jamie Arrington donated $30.00
Angela Dodson
Thank you all soooo much!! I did not think I was going to reach my goal and because of each of you, I did!! Your money helps support others receive peer support services at their worst time...Cancer is so unpredictable but having support is everything!! Again, thank you!!