5k Run the Fairway Festival
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1 mi, 5 km, 5 mi, 10 km
About the event
5k route; Back 9 holes of the renowned River Golf Course. 5K RunnersAll 5k runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 7:45 AM.This is an officially timed race.If any social distancing requirements are in place, we will have Waves of 25 runners each from fastest to slowest. 5 Minute separation between waves. We will move Waves and or runners up depending on the number of participants present and the weather. We will not start Wave one before 8:15 AM. ___________________________________________________ Mini Fun Run (1-Mile) is sure to be a family favorite along the 17th Fairway with amazing fairway views. Mini Fun RunnersThis is not an officially timed race. Start time is 8:00 AM.If any social distancing requirements are in place, we will have waves of 25 Runners and walkers.
___________________________________________________ Whether you are running for distance, best-time, or a relaxing run-walk-jog, this event is for you! The Golf course is the perfect venue to bring awareness turfgrass (natural grass) and how it contributes to our Health, Environment and Recreation safety. When you run-walk-jog through this beautiful route, you will see and feel how unique this event really is! ___________________________________________________ FUN ON THE FAIRWAY FESTIVAL Expect an impressive lineup of outdoor vendors/experts representing everything outdoors: landscape, garden, health, grass, soil, environment, hardscapes, furniture and more. Bring the kids and keep them busy with the many interactive Virginia Tech demonstrations, bounce house fun, face painting and more in the KIDS ZONE. ON SITE: Virginia Tech Turfgrass Experts from the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences Live Interactive Demonstrations to include: Robotic MowersSoil Testing (bring your soil samples to be tested)Core AerationGrass Selection and EstablishmentWeed Identification and Control (bring samples of your landscape weeds to the weed expert Dr. Askew)IrrigationInteractive STEM Education CalibrationLandscape DiseasesLawn & Landscape Insect Exhibit (THE KIDS WILL LOVE THIS!)Turfgrass Benefits Exhibit Landscape Professionals from throughout the Commonwealth Outdoor Health & Recreation Outdoor Environmental Experts Outdoor Furniture & Design solutions CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (unlimited tastings, featured brewery list coming soon) LIVE MUSIC ~ Brasswind Band Food and Beverage Vendors and more.... ___________________________________________________ All proceeds benefit Turfgrass Research and Programs managed by the Virginia Tech School of Plant and Environmental Sciences.
Any additional donations made support the Virginia Turfgrass Foundation Endowment Fund which supports long-term funding of turfgrass research managed by the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team. The Virginia Turfgrass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the benefits of natural grass by funding research to preserve, transform, and improve the environment throughout the commonwealth and beyond. All donations and sponsorships are 100% tax deductible.
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See you on the GREENS. #KeepingItReal #VaTurfRaces offered by this event
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