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walked the entire distance,” she said, adding the children walked-ran the course, up hill and down, 6.2 miles into Washington. “I don’t know how long it took us but we enjoyed the trip,” she said with laughter.
The children ran a short distance before slowing to a walk. “They probably walked 90 percent of the way,” she said, adding the group enjoyed the beautiful afternoon and the sights along the way. “We stopped and watched someone plowing a field with a horse,” she said, adding the children still remember the afternoon.
This year, the March of Dimes has combined its annual Walk America event with the race, further inviting county residents to enjoy the course on Fodderstack Road. Pledge forms for the Walk America event can be found in most county stores, government offices and farm supply businesses. Walkers for the March Of Dimes event start after those participating in the registered Fodderstack race and conclude their trek on Jett Street in Washington.
Walkers and runners for the 13th Annual Fodderstack Classic can participate in the Walk America event as well as the race by registering for the race, the day of the race and by completing pledge forms.
The annual Fodderstack event, held each April, begins in Flint Hill and meanders up hill and down via the Fodderstack Road to end in Washington, in front of the historic court house.
T-shirts for the first 300 to finish are provided by The Inn At Little Washington. Cold drinks for hot tired finishers are provided by Pepsi Cola in Warrenton. Trophies in eight categories are given.
While the event provides a chance for family to stroll among the greening of spring, avid runners from miles around gather at the starting line in an attempt to conqure the Fodderstack Hill and win the $300 reward for breaking the record time.
The record for men was set in 1986 by Steve Pinard — a winning 31.26.
The women’s record is held by Kim Belyea of Winchester — an unbreakable 36.46.
Registration the day of the race begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of the warehouse in Flint Hill, next to Settle’s Garage. The race begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is $15 with proceeds benefitting the Rappahannock Recreational Authority.
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