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Toys
for Tots Race FAQ's
The Toys for
Tots 5K/10K is an extremely popular, hometown race; in the past three years, we have earned nearly $45,000 for the local Toys
for Tots Campaign. In 2010, we were 1300 runners strong and ran out of bibs. What we are not is a big, highly-promoted
race like the Shamrock or Rock-N-Roll series. We do not chip time, we do not have bands, we are not able to shut down area
roads to access the best possible runnings routes. We do put a lot of family, friends, walkers, strollers, and kids
of all ages on a beautiful tree-lined road in an out and back course. The course is crowded; you will have to shuffle
through slower runners and walkers, and you most likely will not PR. The awards will not be announced until 10AM, directly
after the Kids' Dash. If you are expecting any of this, this is not a race for you. What
we do offer is a chance to meet up with local families and friends and get some exercise before you head home to eat your
turkey. We'll get you a great, long-sleeved tshirt (if you register before we run out!) that people fight over every year
and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing your entry fees went to a good cause.
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Can I register on race day morning?
Yes,
you may register on race day morning, but this is an extemely popular race; it's best to pre-register.
Where is packet pickup?
Early Packet Pickup
will be held Tuesday, November 22 from 4 - 7 PM at 715 Village Green Parkway, Newport News, VA 23602. It will
be held in the clubhouse of the Village Green neighborhood near Hampton Roads Academy. Check out the map link below
for easy driving directions. Limited packet pickup is available on race day. However, race day morning is extemely hectic;
by using early packet pickup, you bypass the race day lines.
What is the Race Route?
The route for
both races is an out and back course over paved roads. The 5K route runs along a perimeter road on the edge of The Mariner's
Museum property, onto Museum Drive, across Lion's Bridge and then turns around just inside the east gates of the Museum.
The 10K route runs the same route but continues through the Museum property, out the West gates and around the loop of
the Lakeside neighorhood. It returns along the same course through the Museum property. There are some hills. The route is
mostly free of traffic.
Are there mile markers? Yes, there will
be markers at each mile for both races.
Click below for interactive maps of each course. Please be patient while the a new
browser page opens on the MapMyRun website. 10K Race Route 5K Walk/Run Route
Are there awards?
Yes, there are awards
for the top three male and female finishers in each race. Additionally, there are awards for the top three runners in each
age group. Age groups are: 11 and under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,
70 and over. Children completing the Marine Corps Dash will all receive a ribbon.
Awards will be announced as soon
as possible following each race. Runners must be present to receive awards. If you are unable to stay to receive
your award, please contact the race director. Sorry, due to shipping costs, we are unable to mail any uncollected awards
without prepayment.
Scoring: Scoring is provided by the Peninsula Track Club. Results will be posted on this site as soon as they are made
available. Toys for Tots Race
in the Press! from The Daily Press, 11/28/11
The 13th annual Toys for Tots 5K and 10K turned out to be another record-breaking event on Thanksgiving Day at Mariners Museum
Park.Topping the record list was the $20,000 raised for the local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign.
"That's pretty amazing," said chief race organizer
Laura Cvitanovich of Happy Pace Races. The amount raised was $6,000 more than last year.
There
was also a record number of entries, 1,412. That easily topped last year's total of 1,349. "It gets bigger every year,"
Cvitanovich said. "It's become a (Thanksgiving) tradition for a lot of people and such a family event. We had four generations
from one family that came out to walk in it."
There were participants from as far away
as England, California and New Hampshire.
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