Splash and Dash, Run-Off Run-Down a week away

The James River Association will hold the first annual James River Splash and Dash and the fourth annual Run-Off Run-Down on Saturday, July 9. The event t-shirts will feature the above logo on the back and look great.  The Splash and Dash is a competitive trail run and tube race on Belle Isle.  Participants of all ages will complete […]

June 30, 2011; 6:56 AM • by Phil Riggan

The James River Association will hold the first annual James River Splash and Dash and the fourth annual Run-Off Run-Down on Saturday, July 9. The event t-shirts will feature the above logo on the back and look great. 

The Splash and Dash is a competitive trail run and tube race on Belle Isle.  Participants of all ages will complete a two mile trail run on Belle Isle followed by a 1/3 mile flatwater tube paddle across the James. Tubes will be provided by JRA and prizes will be awarded for various categories. An after party at the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar will include food, beer, a band, and more.

This event is part of the James River Run-off Run-Down. They are looking for more participants for both events, so sign up now! Visit www.jrsplashanddash.org for more information.

• The Splash and Dash currently has 26 participants, and has raised (including sponsorships) – $11,531
• The Run-Off Run-Down currently has 40 participants, and has raised (no sponsorships) – $1, 624

Here are the sections that are not covered:

• Iron Gate – Glen Wilton
• Glen Wilton – Gala
• Gala – Eagle Rock
• Horshoe Bend – Springwood
• Springwood – Buchanan
• Buchanan – Arcadia
• Arcadia – Alpine
• 7th Street Canoe Ramp – Joshua Falls
• Joshua Falls – Galts Mill
• Galts Mill – Allen Creek
• Allen Creek – Bent Creek
• Bent Creek – Wingina
• Wingina – Midway/James River WMA
• Midway/James River WMA – Howardsville
• Howardsville – Scottsville
• Scottsville – Hardware River WMA
• Cartersville – Westview
• Westview – Maidens
• Watkins – Boat Slide
• Dutch Gap – Deep Bottom
• Deep Bottom – Hopewell
• Hopewell – Herring Creek
• Herring Creek – Weyanoke
• Weyanoke – Ft. Pocahontas
• Ft. Pocahontas – Scotland Ferry
• Scotland Ferry – Lucas Landing
• Lucas Landing – Kingsmill
• Kingsmill – Lawnes Creek
• Lawnes Creek – Tylers Beach
• James River Bridge – Newport News
• Newport News – Petersen’s Yacht Basin
• Petersen’s Yacht Basin – Ft. Monroe

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