The 2009 Short Pump Mile and Short Pump Express Fun Run 

^{Richmond’s Only Timed Youth Road Race!}  

Sunday, Oct 4, 2009 - 7:45 AM First Heat 

Come and be a part of the Largest Timed Youth Road Race in Richmond! 

The Short Pump Mile 

Sunday, Oct 4, First Heat at 7:45 AM  

Where does the race start? The race starts at Short Pump Town Center in front of American Family Fitness.  For Directions to American Family Fitness call (804) 364-1200 or visit www.amfamfit.com.     

The Course is a USATF Certified Mile, for course map go HERE 

Who can run the Mile Race? Any runner that is 18 or younger on race day can run this event!  Runners with special needs are also welcome.  Parents or Guardians will be allowed to accompany or assist special needs runners.

Are there rules?  Yes!  Parental participation is limited.  A parent or guardian may only run in the heat with their special needs child, the 8 year heat, or the 7 & Under heat. 

All parents/guardians must start at the back of the corral, and are only there to support their runner in times of need (emergency or moral support).  Parents are not allowed to run directly next to their child.  This is to be a safe, fair, and competitive event.  You wouldn't run out onto a soccer field and help your kid score a goal, would you?

What do you get when you run this event?  First, you get the pleasure of having hundreds of people cheer you on while you run.  You are the star of the day!  Then, when you cross the finish line you will receive the coveted Short Pump Race Medal.  Of course, there is also the great post-race food, the awards, and the AWESOME Short Pump Race T-Shirt you get just for registering. 

Registration for the Mile will close at 3,000 runners! 

Race is Chip Timed! 

This event will be chip-timed by Race-Timing Unlimited, which means all times will be accurate, and result processing almost instantaneous.  Please take the time to read more about race day details regarding the timing system HERE

RACE PHOTOS!  After the event look for action photographs at TriDuo.com  

The Short Pump Express Run  

What is the Express Run?  A 400 meter non-timed Fun Run for those 5 & Under kids who just aren't ready for the Big Kahuna (Mile).  It starts near where the mile events start, and use the same finish line as the mile. 

When does it start? At approximately 10:45 AM - We will send off waves of 50 children each wave in 2-5 min increments.  Our number one goal is safety!  All children will be assigned a wave.  Oh....and if you miss your wave?  Don't worry!  You can always go in the next wave.

Who can run the Express Run?  Any child age 5 & Under, AND who can walk for a minimum of 400 meters.  Just a reminder for parents, if your child is still just learning to walk (let alone run) we do not advise them to participate.

What do you get when you run this event?  A chance to feel like a BIG kid, the coveted Short Pump Race medal when you finish (like the BIG kids), post-race food, and of course a special Express Run T-shirt that you can proudly show your Grandma and Grandpa that you ran a race!

This is a NON-TIMED Event!  No Awards, just smiles! 

Registration for The Express Run will close at 400 participants  

Your Children's Safety is our main concern in this event!  

Awards and Schedule

Awards Ceremonies will be at the Stage area near the Finish Line, in the Short Pump Town Center Mall area.  Ceremonies will begin at approximately 9:15 for the first six heats (10 & Over) and 11:00 AM for the last six heats - or as soon as the last wave of Express Runners have finished.  If you are not able to attend the ceremony a friend can pick up your award, or you will be able to pick it up the following day at NOVA of Virginia Aquatics Facility.  Be sure to check the results for your heat - you won't know that you've won an award unless you check!

To win an award you must run in your assigned heat.  In other words, you can't win the 9 year old heat if you are 10 years old on race day.  Race Day age is determined by your birth date.  If you turn 10 October 4, you will be assigned to the 10 year old heat.

If you are late for your race you may compete in another heat of the same sex, but you will not be allowed to receive an award for your age group.  You must compete with your own age group to win an award.

Be aware that any runner, in any heat, can be pulled to win an award from their age group into the Overall Category.

Example:  Jane is 12 years old, and is running in the 11-13 girls heat.  Jane runs a 5:05 mile, which ends up giving her the fastest time of the day (beating all the 14-18 girls) - Jane will win an overall award.  But then the girl who finishes second in Jane's heat will then move up to first place for 11-13 girls.

You ultimately are only competing against others of the same sex and same age.  In other words the other runners in your heat are your only competitors.

Remember, everyone gets a medal when they cross the finish line!

Awards Given and Schedule 

American Family Fitness - School Participation Competition

Each year the competition will become fierce with this aspect of The Short Pump Mile!  This year we anticipate that it will be huge since our Title Sponsor for this event is American Family Fitness !  This year the Top 5 schools who have the largest participation will be awarded the following amounts to help their physical fitness programs at their schools:

1st Place - $600, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $400, 4th - $300, and 5th - $200

Teachers, make sure every child fills out on their entry form the name of their school so that you can get credit!

Rules:  All children who are registered in the Mile will be eligible for this category as long as they are currently attending the school on their application.   No Express Runners please.

Short Pump Mile and Express T-Shirts

T-Shirts:   All preregistered Runners will receive a colorful 2009 C&F Bank – Short Pump Mile and Express Run T-Shirt!

Parents - please pick the T-Shirt size carefully.  All shirts are ordered two weeks in advance.  No exchanges can be made at packet pickup.  We try to make sure that everyone gets the size they selected when they registered.

Sizes:

Please note that all shirts are 100% cotton, and will have some shrinkage, but it is all very minimal.  Shirts are industry standard sizes.  So if your son wears an Adult Small right now, he will fit the Adult Small on race day! 

Sizes available – Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large and X-Large.  Please check the tag of your athlete’s T-Shirts at home to determine the size you order.

Heat Schedule

Start Time:  All runners are asked to arrive at the starting area at least 20 minutes before the start of their assigned heat (see schedule below) to pick up their chips and attach to their ankle.  Please give yourself plenty of time to WALK to the staring area, get your chip and WALK to the starting line. 

All heats will start on time.  No Chip, No Time!  

Our number one goal is safety!  

Registration Information

Step 1:  Either print out application or Register Online using credit card (no hidden fees or extra charges!) 

PRINT APPLICATION HERE

ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE- NOW OPEN 

Step 2:  Fill out application completely.  All unfinished or unsigned applications will not be accepted.

Step 3:  Check or Money Order made out to:  NOVA of Virginia Aquatics (NOVA)

Step 4:  Mail check to:  NOVA of VA Aquatics, 12207 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23238  

Entries Fees:
Postmarked by September 20, 2009  - $15.00, Families of 3 or more are $13.00 each
Postmarked after September 20, 2009 - $20.00, Families of 3 or more are $17.00 each
* All family registrations must be mailed together or done online at once to be eligible for the discounted fee.

Online and mail in registration will close on September 28.  If there are any entries available they will be for sale as 'first come, first served' at Packet Pickup beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-7 PM. 

Race registration closes for the Mile at 3,000, and for the Express Run at 400 participants.

Entry fees are non-refundable.  Transfers of numbers to second party will be available at Packet Pickup.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be held at American Family Fitness (for location click here)  at the Short Pump Town Center.  For directions call (804) 364-1200 or visit www.amfamfit.com

 

What is a packet pickup?  This is where you will get your race number to wear on the front of your shirt on race day, where you will get your Short Pump Mile and Express Race T-Shirt, and other give-a ways that we hand out from our various sponsors.  This is also where you can ask any last minute questions that haven't been covered on this web page.

At this time we will also take any last minute registrations if race is still open.  Please visit the NOVA website for any up to the minute changes.

Packet Pickup Hours:
Thursday, October 1 - 3 to 7 PM
Friday, October 2 - 10 to 7 PM
Saturday, October 3 - 10 to 5 PM

You need to make every effort to retrieve your race packets at this time.  You may have a friend or teacher pick up your child's packet, but please make sure that you know that they are doing this for you to avoid confusion. 

There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP!  

Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome any business to join our elite group of sponsors who will help make the Short Pump Mile Race and Express Fun Run a special event, and also an affordable one for many families.  Not only do you help children of the region learn about how much fun running can be, but you will also be helping out area youth with your donation.

We have two levels of sponsorship available at this time.  The first is 'Heat Sponsorship' as you can see from not only the first section of our website, but also on the heat list, you will get maximum exposure for your business.

The next level is 'Associate Sponsorship' - this is a smaller donation, but will also give you some web visibility and other options to promote your business.

For more information regarding sponsorship - please contact us!