Entries by jandarace

Global Running Day 2020

May 18, 2020 in , /by

Global Running day is celebrated by millions of people around the world on the first Wednesday of June. It is a celebration of movement. Whether you run one mile or 100, this day is for you. Run, walk, or chase your kids. It is free and open to the public. All you have to is put on a pair of running shoes, and get moving!

MSP Design Group Big Blue 5K Goes Virtual

April 22, 2020 in , , /by

“The MSP Design Group Big Blue 5K has become a cherished event, not only for the participants who get to experience running through the ODU campus, but also for our student-athletes and coaching staff who get to support and cheer them on. It is a highlight on our calendar every year, and we are so disappointed that we are not able to share this opportunity with everyone in person this spring,” said Jason Chandler, Old Dominion University. “Our coaches and student-athletes stand with our community in this uncertain time and look forward to joining everyone for the virtual run on April 25th, as we encourage everyone to stay active and healthy at home. We wish everyone a great virtual run and stay healthy and safe!”

Embracing Virtual Racing

April 16, 2020 in , , /by

“Whether you run, walk or simply get off the couch and move, we are here to do what we have always done. We want to bring the running community together while supporting a greater cause. If you miss races as much as we do, sign up for one of our virtual options to keep the spirit of racing going,” said Amy Frostick.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

March 10, 2020 in , /by

The City of Virginia Beach has a lot to consider when making decisions including the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend. We respect their process, but we can not keep our runners waiting any longer. As a company of runners, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend. This decision has been made out of concern for our runners, volunteers, spectators, and community. While this was a very tough decision, we believe it is the right one. Our top priority is always the health and safety of everyone involved in our events.

The Last Long Run

February 25, 2020 in , /by

As you head into your last long training run, our owner and race director Jerry Frostick has a few tips for you. It is important to not only be physically ready for race day but also mentally ready.

Next Generation of Runners

February 18, 2020 in , /by

We asked our ambassador, Stephanie Quiney, to tell us about her experience as a coach for her school’s Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile. She may be gushing about her student runners, but everything she says is about every runner. No matter the age, running has a way of connecting us all! 

For the LOVE of Running

February 13, 2020 in /by

There is something we all have in common: we all love running! But we all found our love of running in different ways. When did you fall in love with running?

Starting Strides | Where It Began

February 11, 2020 in , /by

People often ask Jerry and I how the Starting Strides program began. The idea came to me the same place where most of my ideas come from: on a running. For those of you who don’t know, Starting Strides is a program through that J&A Racing Foundation that makes running accessible to students who have barriers that prevent them from participating in the Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile.

Learn more about our events!

Live Events

Wicked 10K
October 28-29, 2022

Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
November 18-20, 2022

Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler
December 16-17, 2022

Shamrock Marathon
March 17-19, 2023

Corporate 5K
June 2023

Big Blue 5K
Coming 2023!

Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon
October 6-7, 2023

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