C’Ville is an historic city best known as the home of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Visitors travel from all over to see Jefferson’s Monticello plantation and The University of Virginia. But Charlottesville is also popular for its Downtown Mall, arts and culture festivals, as a launching pad for outdoor adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and for the Charlottesville Ten Miler.

The Charlottesville Ten Miler, established in 1976, is the area's oldest and most prestigious footrace and has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities over the past 40 years. In 2022, the event will run through C’ville in March. Not going to be around? Don’t fear! There are plenty of other races in and around the area that will be held both virtually and in-person throughout the upcoming spring and summer.

• March Maniac: Saturday March 12th-13th
  The March Maniac, is 11 hours, beginning at 7 pm and ending the following morning at 7 am. The 3.7 mile loop in Williamsburg is crushed gravel and has rolling hills. Each participant will be checked in after each loop and the most total miles will win entry into another Happy Cat race. Races have minimal support, awards and racers are asked to bring most of their own food and shelter. Tents can be set up in a large field area. A grilled meat/veggie burgers and coffee will be provided along with Tailwind and water.

• Charlottesville 10 Miler: Saturday March 26th at 8 am
  Established in 1976, the Charlottesville Ten Miler is the area's oldest and most prestigious footrace. This not-for-profit race has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities over the past 40 years.

• Jackfest: Sunday March 27th at Noon
  ​Your participation in JackFest raises funds for two critical organizations that keep families together as they face serious childhood illnesses: the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville and the pediatric oncology program at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. Front and center at JackFest are the Kids' Superhero Dashes, where kids will compete in a 100-200 meter footrace (distance depends on age) on the gently rolling grass fields of Foxfield. The Superhero Team Obstacle Challenge is another exciting race! JackFest also features several activities for kids and families.

• Charlottesville Marathon: Saturday April 9th at 7:30 am
  A true community event, the course has been voted as “One of the Most Scenic in the East.” It starts and finishes in downtown Charlottesville, but the course is comprised of quiet roads and bike paths along the Rivanna River and scenic Charlottesville neighborhoods. The Charlottesville Marathon and Half Marathon has been voted "One of the Top Ten Best New Marathons in the U.S.A" by Runners' World Magazine and "One of the Country Top Five Destinations Marathons" by The New York Times.

• Live Bold 4 Miler: Saturday April 9th at 9 am
  The 9th annual LIVE BOLD 4 Miler at Bold Rock Cidery in Nellysford is A Must Do! Not only does it offer an absurdly scenic and flat course, but you get to relax at the finish and drink in the scenery that Bold Rock is famous for. Stroller and Fido-friendly.

• Run For Autism: Saturday April 16th at 7:30 am
  Back at Charlottesville high School, share your passion for VIA by raising funds and raising awareness for autism services in our region at the 2022 Run For Autism 5K/walk.

• Girls On The Run 5K: Sunday April 24th at 1 pm
  The Spring 2022 5K event will take place at St. Anne's-Belfield Learning Village.

• Virginia Brewery Running Series - South Street Brewing Co: Saturday April 30th at 11 am
  This is a 5k-ish, fun-run course that starts and ends at South Street Brewing Company, downtown C’ville. No time clock, no pressure. All levels welcome!

• Cal Tri Lake Monticello: Sunday May 1st
  Swim, bike, and run through Lake Monticello, a 3,500 acre gated community in central Virginia only 15 miles from Charlottesville. 7 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, Triathlon Relay, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run) and 7 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, Triathlon Relay, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run).

• CapCenter Cap2Cap Presented by Dominion Energy: Friday May 6
  One of the region’s biggest cycling events, the CapCenter Cap2Cap Presented by Dominion Energy is back for its 17th year. Riders will travel along the scenic Virginia Capital Trail, a 52-mile paved trail that stretches from Williamsburg to Richmond. The event features four distances: century, half-century, quarter-century, and a 7-10 mile family fun ride.

• Terrain Race: Saturday May 28 at 8 am
  Are you ready to terrain race in Richmond? Crawl through mud pits and conquer 15+ obstacles with friends for the race of your life.

• 4 Our Freedom 5K: Saturday June 4th
  Located at Panorama Farms, a privately owned farm of 850 acres located off Earlysville Road, the course is laid out entirely on rolling grass fields. Open to runners, walkers, and everyone in between.

• Cal Tri Charlottesville: Sunday September 4th
  Women & young women ages 7+ are invited to race at Fry's Spring Beach Club in Charlottesville on Labor Day Weekend.
  
  

  Be sure to click on the links for race details and registration/COVID information for each event.

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