Park to Park Menu Course Map Registration What's Included Running for a Cause Fine Print First Time Runners Get Involved Race Day Directions 2009 Results Awards A Great Night Sleep? Sponsors Age Division Race Results Overall Results Runners Packet / Virtual Goody Bag APRIL 30, 2011 – 7:00 AM By all accounts the inaugural running of the Park to Park half marathon was a resounding success! The weather was perfect, the course was well marked, aid station volunteers were cheering and runners pounded the pavement for 13.1 miles of fun….well maybe some parts were painful but it was an ideal way to spend a morning in the mountains of Virginia. The men’s overall winner and making is half marathon debut was was Seth Hutchinson, of Charlottesville with a blistering time of 1:09:35. The women’s overall winner was Harrisonburg standout, Melissa Rittenhouse with a time of 1:23:56. Runners comments from 2009: I had the most fun in this year's race more than in any other event, including Monument Ave 10K, New York City half, Charlottesville 10-miler, & Marine Corps Marathon. Great course, great people, great experience.     Race organization was absolutely flawless; all the volunteers (particularly at aid stations) did an excellent job. I will keep very fond memories and will certainly consider the event for the coming years. Thought the race was great!  Kudos to you on your first event. Very well organized, and your communication through email was top notch.  It was my first time running up there and will be back next year with friends. Really enjoyed the free cold ice tea at the end. Come see for yourself why the Park to Park half marathon is quickly becoming the Valley’s premier road race! Registration is now open click the link below:

Experience the best views in the Shenandoah Valley on this 13.1 mile point to point course connecting Waynesboro’s Ridgeview Park to Augusta County’s Stuarts Draft Park. Gently rolling hills, mountain vistas and beautiful serene river crossings make this Park to Park course a must do spring race. The race will be completely supported with fully stocked aid stations and a post race party at the finish line.

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Mile 0:   Start at Ridgeview Park behind Westwood Hills Elementary School

Mile 13.1:   End at Stuarts Draft Park behind Guy K Stump Elementary School

Registration for the 3rd Annual Park to Park half marathon will open in November.

Some of the best views in the Valley, performance wicking t-shirt, fully stocked aid stations, post race party with food & drink and the satisfaction of knowing that a portion of your race fee will be donated to Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.

We are excited that a portion of the proceeds from this year’s race will be donated to Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable educational organization, committed to providing greater access to adaptive outdoor recreation (Adaptive Snow Sports, Adaptive Water Sports, and Adaptive Wilderness Adventures) -- their primary goal is to improve the quality of life of ALL persons by helping them achieve independence in the outdoor environments where adaptive adventure activities are offered and enjoyed.  Program services include: 

• Freedom Outdoors – Adaptive Adventure Outfitters. Provides assistive technology, adaptive outdoor equipment, safety products outdoor gear & specialty products to help individuals achieve greater functional independence in the outdoors. 
• Operation Freedom Outdoors - is a service of THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURES, INC. committed to providing greater access to adaptive outdoor recreation for our disabled military heroes.     

To learn more about some of the work they are doing in the Shenandoah Valley click  http://www.TAonline.org

Not sure you are ready for 13.1 miles? We have assembled a few sites to help you get motivated and help you train properly to run your first half marathon. Follow these links to get started!

>  Running for Newbies
>  Half-Marathon Training


The course will be open to traffic, with support from local law enforcement at key intersections.
Buses will take runners back to start beginning at 9 AM.
The post race party and awards ceremony will be held at Stuarts Draft Park.
Course time limit will be 3.5 hours (16 minute mile pace).
Family members wishing to meet runners at the finish MUST enter Stuarts Draft Park at the Edgewood entrance off of 340.
You must be at least 12 years old on or before May 1, 2010 to participate.


Opportunities to gain exposure for your business or civic group still exist. The levels range from $50 up to naming rights for $2,500. For more information contact C. Dwayne Jones @ 540-942-6773.


To Ridgeview Park-Start
From I-64, take Exit 94.  When you get off the exit ramp, go East on Route 340 towards Waynesboro.  Proceed approximately 2 miles.  At the traffic light at Riverview Cemetery, turn right onto 13th Street.  At the stop sign turn right onto Magnolia Avenue.  Magnolia ends at the park.

To Stuarts Draft Park-Finish
Leave Ridgeview Park, the same way you entered, heading back to Route 340.  At the stoplight on 13th Street, turn left onto Route 340.  Once on Route 340, continue driving straight on Route 340, through Stuarts Draft for 8 miles.  After going through the stoplight at 8 miles, you will turn left on Edgewood Lane.  Stuarts Draft is all the way up Edgewood Lane.

Awards for Park to Park Half Marathon:

Includes gift certificates & great running schwag.

Overall Male:   1st, 2nd & 3rd
Overall Female: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Division Winners: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male – 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over                                    Female – 12-15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over

Our official hotel partner and sponsor is the award-winning, AAA 3-diamond, Best Western Waynesboro Inn & Suites Conference Center. The hotel is 100% non-smoking & offer microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers in all guest rooms. Contact the hotel directly and mention Park to Park half marathon to receive the best room rate. (540) 942-1100. www.bwwaynesboro.com.