Almost 4,000 runners from 48 states and seven countries conquered the streets of Fredericksburg for the 2022 Marine Corps Historic Half.
U.S. Marine Captain Kyle King, 32, from Alexandria, won the “Greatest Half in History” with a time of 1:13:24. King, a recent graduate of the Expeditionary Warfare School at Quantico Marine Corps Base and a member of the All-Marine Running Team, participated in the Marine Corps Historic Half before moving to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in California.
Coming in just under three minutes later was Ken Hampshire, 37, from Burke, with a time of 1:16:05. Rounding out the top three males was Christopher Pirch, 42, from Spotsylvania, coming in at a time with 1:16:17.
The event encompasses the 13.1-mile Marine Corps Historic Half, the five-mile Semper 5ive, and the 18.1-mile Devil Dog Double.
The Historic Half had 2,895 total finishers, including 18 Duo and wheeled athletes. The Semper 5ive had 644 finishers, while 367 people completed the combined distance of 18.1 in the Devil Dog Double.
The event took place Sunday, May 22, on a course that meandered through Central Park, then Downtown Fredericksburg. The event generates $7.2 million in economic impact for the city, according to a 2017 Mary Washington University study.
Sunday’s event was the latest in a series of events leading up to the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington on October 30, 2022. It marked the first time since 2019 the race had been run in person in Fredericksburg.
In March, the Marine Corps Marathon held its 17.75K Marathon at Prince William Forest Park near Dumfries, another event in the race series.
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FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Sessions begin with a thorough assessment of leadership dynamics on July 15th, participants delve into the intricacies of personal branding and etiquette on July 16th, followed by practical guidance on crafting compelling LinkedIn profiles and resumes on July 17th. July 18th emphasizes the art of storytelling through personal statements, while July 19th culminates in portfolio presentations, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills. The program concludes on July 20th with a memorable graduation ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the ELITE Academy’s graduates and their journey towards leadership excellence.
We are honored to have the Honorable Andrea O. Bailey of the Potomac District, along with the esteemed leadership of Prince William County, hosting our 4th Annual 5K Walk for Mental Health Awareness. This event is a testament to their commitment to educate, advocate for, and dispel myths and stigma surrounding mental illness.
Dust off your running or walking shoes, bring your pets, and move with us in this county-wide FREE event in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year’s theme is Movement: Moving for Your Mental Health.
We will walk along a scenic multi-purpose trail in a wooded setting with sufficient signage to meet the needs of the walkers at Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle, Virginia 22192.
