RTA Run-A-Latke

🎉 Race Overview

RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School proudly presents the RTA Run-A-Latke, presented by the Habib Family, on Sunday, December 15, 2024!

The race will begin and end at the Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave, and loop through the residential area across the street. The 5K will begin at 9:00am and the 1 Miler will begin at 9:15am. There will also be a virtual 5K option that will take place on December 15th.

Enjoy a festive post-race party in the JCC with hot chocolate, donuts, and of course, latkes!

All profits from the race support education at RTA - Richmond Hebrew Day School. See below for more information about RTA.

📋 Event Details and Fees

5K

• Type: This is an in-person 5K.
• Timing: The 5K will be chip-timed by Commonwealth Timing, and the chip-timed results will be posted on their website.
• Participation: Participants of all abilities are welcome.
• Fees: September 13 - November 8: $35: November 9 - December 14: $45: December 15: $50 (plus processing fee).

1 Miler

• Type: This is an in-person fun run/walk.
• Timing: The 1 Miler will be chip-timed by Commonwealth Timing, and the chip-timed results will be posted on their website.
• Participation: Participants of all abilities are welcome.
• Fees: September 13 - November 8: $25: November 9 - December 14: $30: December 15: $35 (plus processing fee).

Virtual 5K

• Type: This is a virtual 5K. Participants of all abilities are welcome.
• Fees: September 13 - November 8: $35: November 9 - December 16: $45 (plus processing fee).

Should you need financial assistance, please contact the race director. Kids under 5 are free and will not receive a race shirt.

Refund Policy: If the race is canceled for any reason, the registration fee is non-refundable. Participants will still receive their t-shirts and medals if desired.

🏁 In-Person Courses & Course Rules

5K

• Start/Finish: The in-person 5K starts and ends at the Weinstein JCC.
• Family-Friendly: The 5K is a family-friendly event, beginning promptly at 9:00am!
• Accessibility: Runners or walkers with strollers or wheelchairs/assistive devices are permitted.
• Prizes: The top 5K finishers will receive prizes. All finishers will receive medals.

1 Miler

• Start/Finish: The 1 Miler also starts and ends at the Weinstein JCC.
• Family-Friendly: The 1 Mile is a family-friendly event, beginning promptly at 9:15am!
• Accessibility: Runners or walkers with strollers or wheelchairs/assistive devices are permitted.
• Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers. All finishers will receive medals.

Virtual 5K

• Format: The virtual 5K is an individualized, untimed event.
• Course: Complete the 5K on the course of your choice! No bibs given.
• Local Registrants: Long sleeve performance shirts and medals for local registrants only.

Please note that you are responsible for your safety for all events. Be alert, watch for traffic, and pay attention to fellow participants and course marshals.

Should the weather impact the RTA Run-A-Latke, you will be notified Saturday night, December 14th.

📦 Packet Pickup for In-Person Events

Please pick up your race shirt and bib at Lucky Road Run Shop in the Willow Lawn Shopping Center on either Sunday, December 8 from 12:00-2:00pm or Thursday, December 12 from 4:30-6:00pm. We strongly encourage you to pick up your race items before the race day.

Day-of pickup will begin at 8:00am at the Weinstein JCC. Please allow extra time for waiting in line.

Please wear your bib on the front of your shirt, about chest height. Only wear the bib number assigned to you - both races are chip-timed to your bib number. Race results and finish line photos can be found at www.commonwealthtiming.net.

On-site registration (payment by credit card only - no cash or checks accepted) will be available at check-in on race day.

🏆 Awards

5K Awards

• Top Finishers: Gift certificates from Lucky Road Run Shop will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers.
• Masters: Gift certificates will also be awarded to the top male and female masters (age 65 and over).
• Medals: All 5K finishers will receive a medal.

1 Miler Awards

• Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers.
• Medals: All finishers will receive a medal.

🙋‍♂️ Volunteer at the Race

Want to see what a race looks like from the other side? Please consider volunteering to help make the RTA Run-A-Latke successful and enjoyable for all! Contact pap@:rudlin.com for more information.

For more information and registration, visit RTA Run-A-Latke.