The SOVAH Super Run 5K & 8K

Route Map

The races start and finish at the corner of Susan Lane and Indian Trail, Martinsville. VA.  Runners will follow a course that circles scenic Lake Lanier.  Both races are run on area paved streets.  A course map with details can be found at above link.

This is the spring event for the local Youth in Motion program.  This program is designed to inspire young girls and boys to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum and creatively integrating running into their lives.  The race will include the participation of a significant number of youngsters along with their coaches and mentors.

SOVAH Health, a long time Miles in Martinsville Title Sponsor, chose to support and focus on this race in particular.  “Sovah Health is excited about this opportunity for many people to enjoy a healthy activity together that improves the well-being and overall health of our community.  This directly impacts the hospital’s mission of making communities healthier”.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT MAY 5, 2021

·         Due to COVID-19 protocols, no in-person registration will be accepted at packet pickup.

·         Register online by clicking the registration link on this page.

·         Paper registration forms are available at link on this page and completed forms must be delivered to YMCA by closing on May 5.

COVID-19 PROCEDURES WILL BE REQUIRED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CURRENT GUIDLINES.

These now include the following:

·         Volunteers will wear masks and gloves at packet pick-up.

·         Runners will be required to sign waiver and have no-contact temperature check to receive packet.  Those with temp in excess of 100.4 F will not be allowed to run.

·         Runners, volunteers, organizers and spectators are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing at all times when not running.

·         There will be no post-race food served. Bottled water and sports drinks will be provided.

·         Runners are requested to avoid personal contact, spitting, snot rockets, slinging sweat or running in tight groups. Hey, we know that it’s a race. Just try to give your competitors wide berth as you pass or get passed.

·         Race start will consist of waves (corrals) of socially distanced small groups of 10-12 runners every 15 seconds. Runners will self-seed into designated corrals based on expected race pace.  Instructions to be given at start line prior to race