Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club
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Spring Training 2026
Location: Jamestown High School Track & Green Spring Trail
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Dates:
March: 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
April: 2, 14, 16 (April 18 – Run the Dog 5K), 21, 23 (mini meet), 28, 30
May: 5, 7, May 9 Virginia Regional Ballet 5K at First Colony
Cost: $100/season (3rd–8th grade & 9th–12th home-schoolers) + $20 AAU Membership
How to Sign Up
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Join AAU ($20) – Club #: W376BE
[AAU Membership Link] -
Register at GWDRC Website
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Sign up: [link above]
Questions? Contact Coach Mark Tompkins
Email: MarkTompkins1@gmail.com | Phone: 757-784-2281
Join us for an exciting season of training and racing!
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Questions Email: MarkTompkins1@gmail.com
GWDRC Club Coach
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GWDRC Fall Cross Country - 2024
GWDRC returns as the Girls' Middle School Club State Champions and Boys' Middle School State Runner-ups! Jonathan Grimm set a 4K state record (12:45) and recently broke his 5K road race record with a 15:19 at the Dog Street Run. Amelia Valenti was the state runner-up, while Isabella Strumke claimed the Girls' Elementary School State Championship and continues breaking 10-and-under records!
Read the full story at The Spikesburg Story!
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Practice Locations
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Green Spring Trail / Jamestown HS Track
For questions, contact Coach Mark Tompkins:
📧 MarkTompkins1@gmail.com | 📞 757-784-2281
GWDRC is a non profit 501c3 organization.
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Vision statement: To inspire a new generation of distance runners.
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Mission:
Creating a lifetime passion in Greater Williamsburg area youth for distance running through instruction, training, and racing.
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Things we do:
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a. Provide instruction and education in youth distance running.
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b. Host youth cross country and track and field events to promote the health of young athletes.
c. Host special events in the promotion of youth cross country and track and field.
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Since 2014, the Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club (GWDRC) has provided a team opportunity for 3rd to 8th grade boys and girls who have an interest in distance running (3+ miles). Our youth club runners live in James City County, Upper York County and Williamsburg, VA, though the club is open to anyone in the region.
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