Arkema 5K Race & One Mile Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Arkema 5K Race & One Mile Fun Run is an annual fundraising run supporting the Chatham Volunteer Fire Department, the Chatham Rescue Squad, and various qualified local charities, schools, and school organizations serving Chatham and Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

🏁 Course Details

• 5K Course: Features challenging elevation changes with no switchbacks.
• Fun Run Course: A family-friendly course with moderate elevations and no switchbacks.
• Escort Policy: One escort can accompany any One Mile Fun child for free!

📝 Registration Information

• Registration Method: Participants are encouraged to register through the website or manually.
• Race Day Registration: Available, but T-Shirts are not guaranteed.
• Registration Link: Register Here

🥇 Record Bounty

• Cash Bounty: There is a $250 cash bounty for breaking the 5K course record.
• Current Records: Dale Ball with a time of 15:55 (2001) and Allison Peters with 18:52 (2013).
• Challenge: Both records are over a decade old and need to be shattered.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Awards for 5K: Recognitions for walkers, runners, and teams.
• Age Groups: Top three awards across various age ranges for both runners and walkers.
• Fun Run Awards: Top three awards for boys and girls aged 12 & Under.
• Overall Award: Fastest male and female finisher recognition.

👟 One Mile Fun Run Details

• Target Participants: Open to anyone, focusing on kids and families.
• Escort Options: A parent may escort a child for FREE, push a stroller, or walk.
• Finisher Rewards: Ribbons for all finishers and medals for top three boys and girls aged 12 & Under.

🌟 Charity Nominations

• Nominations: Participants can nominate one local community organization or school to fund.
• Eligibility: All runners and volunteers can nominate a favorite local organization.
• Funding Distribution: Based on the number of nominations received.
• Encouragement: More nominations equate to more funding for the selected organization.