2020 was a year like no other, but it validated what we already know. Runners are resilient, and they are willing to show up. As we look back at all we have been through since the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend was canceled six days prior to the event, we are forever grateful for our running community and all of the support we have received. Our runners showed up big! Not only did our participants run thousands of miles this year, they made sure there was meaning to their miles by supporting all of our charity partners.
“It is remarkable to see our runners come together to support various causes that we partner with,” said Amy Frostick, Co-Owner and Race Director. “In a year where we haven’t been able to meet at the start line and give high fives at the finish, it is amazing to see that runners still dig deep and donate towards amazing causes that have direct impact right here in Hampton Roads.”
A Closer Look at Participant Charitable Giving:
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend | Roc Solid Foundation and Operation Smile.
MSP Design Group Big Blue 5K | Old Dominion Athletic Foundation.
ADP Corporate 5K | YWCA South Hampton Roads.
I ❤️ Mom 5K | First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Global Running Day | Feeding America.
The Dog Days of Summer 5K | VBSPCA.
757 Challenge | Tidewater Friends of Foster Care.
Champagne Gang 5K | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon Weekend | Patient Advocate Foundation.
Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend | Spikes K9 Fund.
Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend Participants | We Promise Foundation.
BayPort Credit Union Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler | Begin Again Foundation.
Winter Solstice Distance Challenge | Salvation Army.
In addition to our participants, the J&A Racing Foundation was able to provide additional support to our community this year.
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation, Bike Racks
Old Donation Athletic Foundation
Livestrong
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
We Promise Foundation
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Tidewater Friends of Foster Care
Virginia Beach SPCA
Makayla Harvey, Schoonie Scholarship Receipt
Fire Responder Children’s Foundation
Access College Foundation
