2013 has lots of opportunities to get and stay fit while supporting important causes. And now you can register for the Westchester Shamrock 5k and 1k Fun Run for fun, fitness, and support!
The 2nd Annual Westchester Shamrock 5K and 1K Fun Run will be held on March 16, 2013. Start time: 9:00 a.m. on Main Street.
Come and compete in this fun filled timed run/walk event that is held in the beautiful Westchester Commons Shopping Center, and the Shoppes at Westchester, located in Chesterfield County, VA. Family Members and spectators can line Main Street to cheer on the racers! Enjoy free admission to the festivities, including music, sports demonstrations, food, and family fun. Stop by the Bon Secours Health & Fitness Zone for helpful tips and information, giveaways, and samples.
1k Fun Run
The Kids 1k Fun Run is open to children ages 12 and younger. It will be untimed and start and finish on Main Street.
Join our sponsor mascots, the Chick-Fil-A Cow, Bonnie, Broc, and other characters as they celebrate and praise the children for embracing a healthy life style at the start and finish line. Come early and get a lucky shamrock painted on your child’s face.
Each child participating in the Kids 1k Fun Run will receive an official race bib and Westchester Shamrock Fun Run Medal.
Benefit
This event benefits programs which tackle the issues of childhood obesity. $500 is donated to P.E. departments for the elementary/middle/high schools with the most attendance.
The 2012 winners were JB Watkins Elementary, Tomahawk Creek Middle, and James River High. Additional, money was donated to Movin’ Mania, an interactive program for Virginia’s youth to learn and practice healthier habits.
Click here to register. Participation in 5k Run/Walk is just $20 and the 1k Fun Run is only $8.
Race Partners
Stop by before or after the race and visit race partners. The Health & Fitness Zone is free to all runners and spectators. The Zone stretches down Main Street where you can come early to get some free goodies, coffee or your favorite hot beverage. Look for great giveaways.
Here is a tentative list of the businesses that you can visit in the Health & Fitness Zone:
- Bon Secours Sports & Fitness Medicine
- James River Interact Club – come get a Shamrock on your favorite little runner
- Suntrust Bank, for your Financial Fitness
- Averett College, for your Educational Fitness
- Village Bank
- Rountrey
- United Athletics
- McCallister’s Deli
- Golds Gym
- Virginia Eye Institute
- Brain Balance
- Lions Youth Rugby Club
