Race Information Packet
For more information about the race, please download the 2011 Race Information Packet.
Personal Sponsorships
If you have registered for the race and want to gather personal sponsorships from friends, family and colleagues, please visit our Fundraising page.
Race Packet Pickup
All confirmed race entrants (or a friend) are strongly encouraged to pick up their race packets on the evening before the race. Race packets will also be available on race day but only from 6:30-7:00am.
When: |
Friday, September 2, 2011 |
Where: |
John Paul Jones Arena ** NEW LOCATION ** |
Race Packets include: race #, t-shirt, official guide, chip (for results timing), and other race goodies!
Running Shirt
All entrants will receive a Women’s Nike Dri-Fit Technical Running Shirt. ($30.00 value)
Chip Timing
Chips must be picked up at Packet Pickup.
You must have a chip attached to your shoe during the race to get an official time.
Chips are disposable and do not need to be returned.
Directions & Parking
Click here for a map to Foxfield.
On race day, you should arrive at Foxfield no later than 6:30am to avoid traffic congestion. The road will close to all vehicular traffic from 7:45 am until 9:30 am.
There will be parking attendants to direct traffic to parking spots. The earlier you arrive, the easier it will be to find a plarking place!
Start Time
The race will begin promptly at 8:00 am.
Course
The course starts and finishes at the main Foxfield entrance on Garth Road.
- Race Start: Foxfield main entrance
- 1 mile east on Garth Road to turn-around
- 2 miles west on Garth Road (past Foxfield main entrance) to turn-around
- 1 mile east on Garth Road to Foxfield main entrance: Finish Line
For tips on how to best run the course, read How to Race the Women's Four Miler.
Spectators gather to cheer on the participants and greet them at the finish line. Water stops are located near mile 2 & 3 along the course and at the finish area.
For your safety and the safety of others, no headphones are permitted at the race.
(Please do not train on the course prior to race day, as traffic is heavy and the road does not have shoulders).
Race Day Schedule
6:30 am - Arrival
7:45 am - Road Closes to Vehicular Traffic
7:45 am - Staging Begins
8:00 am - Race Start
9:30 am - Road Re-Opens to Vehicular Traffic
9:40 am - Awards Ceremony
*Please arrive by 6:30 am to avoid traffic congestion.
*Please plan to carpool.
Race Day Volunteers (Sign-Up Today!)
Last year over 350 individuals helped on race day with course monitoring, water stops, refreshments, parking and finish line duties. All volunteers receive a free Nike Dri-Fit t-shirt. Encourage your family and friends to volunteer. To sign up please call 434-293-6115.
Race day medical coverage provided by Dr. Robert Wilder and the UVA Runner’s Clinic.
Contact Us
For any questions, please contact us:
Charlottesville Women's Four Miler
PO Box 800773
Charlottesville, VA 22908
434-293-6115
info@womens4miler.com