Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club
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Contact Mark Tompkins at MarkTompkins1@gmail.com (757) 784-2281
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GWDRC SPRING SESSION 2025
DISTANCE RUNNING FOR 3rd to 8th Graders
All runners starting should be able to run 1 mile faster than 10 minutes
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March 10, 12
March 17, 19
March 24, March 28,
March 31, April 2
April 14, April 16 (April 18th - Run the Dog 5k)
April 21, April 23 (mini meet)
April 28, April 30
May 5, May 7 (mini meet) (16 practices)
Questions Email: MarkTompkins1@gmail.com
GWDRC Club Coach
GWDRC Fall Cross Country
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GWDRC is the returning Girls Middle School Club State Champions and Boys Middle School State Champion Runner-ups. Jonathan Grimm set the state record for the 4k in 12:45 and recently ran 15:19 at the Dog Street run 5k breaking his road race state record.
Amelia Valenti was the state champion runner-up!
You can read the whole story here at The Spikesburg Story!
Isabella Strumke was the girls' Elementary School State Champion and continues to break multiple records for 10 and under!
You can read the whole story here at The Spikesburg Story!
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​3rd-8th graders - - $100.00 for season
9-12th grade Home School - $100.00 for season
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Cost:
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$16.00 AAU Membership (all athletes must join AAU to participate)
Sign up at www.gwrun.org
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SIGN UP FOR the NEW AAU MEMBERSHIP AFTER AUGUST 1st, 2024 so it will last until the following August 31st.
All members must be part of AAU and have renewed their membership prior to the first day of practice. Current memberships expire on August 31st, 2025.
$20.00 AAU membership
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AAU:
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1) Sign up for AAU ($20.00)
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2) Our Club Membership # is W376BE Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club
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3) Sign up at this link for AAU: https://play.aausports.org/login.aspx using the club number.
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Team website: www.gwrun.org
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Sign up a for GWDRC at: https://runsignup.com/Club/VA/Williamsburg/GreaterWilliamsburgDistanceRunningClubandPoleVault
Practice Locations: Green Spring Trail/Jamestown HS track
Questions: Contact Club Coach Mark Tompkins at MarkTompkins1@gmail.com or 757 784-2281
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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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