October 29, 2023
For the past 14 years, the Regency Mile (and 5&Under 400m Express Run) is the largest timed youth road race in Richmond with both in-person and virtual race options. In addition to providing a fun family day of racing, the proceeds of this event go directly to producing free fitness programs in Richmond’s lowest-opportunity neighborhoods and $2,000+ will be donated to local school’s physical education departments. We will again have a fun, fall festival following this year’s race.
Race Overview
The Regency Mile carries on the long-standing tradition of its predecessor, the Short Pump Mile. The course is entirely closed to traffic and encircles Regency Square Mall. This year, we have a kid’s mile, parent’s mile, and a 400m race for ages 5 & under.
Date & Location
The 2023 Regency Mile is October 29 at Regency Square Mall (1420 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229).
Packet Pick Up
There will be two opportunities to pick up your packet:
- Sat, Oct 28, 2-6 pm @ Dick’s Sporting Goods (11800 W Broad St)
- Sun, Oct 29, 6-8 am @ The Race Site (1420 N Parham Rd)
Awards
Awards will be held immediately after each heat for each age group, but you MUST run in your correct age group heat. Overall winners, school competition winners, and costume contest winners (must be in costume at awards) will be announced soon after at the end of last heat!
The top five overall male and female runners will receive gift certificates (1st $100, 2nd $70, 3rd $50, 4th $30, 5th $20). Adult runners are not eligible for overall awards. Age group awards will be given to the top 5 or 10 finishers in each age group based on the total size of the age group (see heats). Race day age is determined by your age on race day. There are no awards for the 5 & under 400m Express Run as it is untimed with a focus on participation though 5 & under participants can compete for an award in the mile race instead. If you are late for your race, you may compete in another heat of the same gender, but you will not be allowed to receive an award for your age group. Everyone gets a medal when they cross the finish line!
Fun Fall Festival
After the race, make sure to stick around and enjoy our Fall Festival complete with costume contests, candy, games, and more. All participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes after your race to win prizes.
Course Maps
Both courses will be closed to vehicular traffic, have plenty of course marshals, and be tons of fun. Click on the links below to view:
Heats
The heat assignments below are tentative. Final heat assignments will be announced when registration closes on October 29th.
| Heat | Age Group | Start Time | ||
| Check-In | Awards | |||
| 1 | Boys – Age 14+ | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | Top 5 |
| Boys – Age 12 & 13 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | Top 10 | |
| 2 | Girls – Age 14+ | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | Top 5 |
| Girls – Age 12 & 13 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | Top 10 | |
| 3 | Boys – Age 11 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Top 10 |
| 4 | Girls – Age 11 | 7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | Top 10 |
| 5 | Boys – Age 10 | 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Top 10 |
| 6 | Girls – Age 10 | 8:15 AM | 8:45 AM | Top 10 |
| 7 | Parents!! | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Top 5 |
| 8 | Boys – Age 9 | 8:45 AM | 9:15 AM | Top 10 |
| 9 | Girls – Age 9 | 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Top 10 |
| 10 | Boys – Age 8 | 9:15 AM | 9:45 AM | Top 10 |
| 11 | Girls – Age 8 | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Top 10 |
| 12 | Boys – Age 7 | 9:45 AM | 10:15 AM | Top 10 |
| 13 | Girls – Age 7 | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Top 10 |
| 14 | Boys – Age 1-6 | 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Top 10 |
| 15 | Girls – Age 1-6 | 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Top 10 |
| 16 | Age 5 & Under Express Run | 10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | N/A |
School Participation
As part of the Regency Mile, cash awards are given to area schools to help with their Physical Education programs, and each year, the competition is fierce! Your school can win based on participation, and the following awards will be given this year:
- The Top 5 schools who have the largest number of runners in the will be awarded prizes:
- 1st – $600
- 2nd – $500
- 3rd – $400
- 4th – $300
- 5th – $200
- Schools must have 10 or more participants to be eligible for above awards
- Any school not in the Top 5 with at least 25 participants will win $100.
To help win these prizes, make sure you provide the name of your runner’s school when registering!
Prior School Winners
| Place | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| 1st | River’s Edge | Kaechele | River’s Edge | River’s Edge | River’s Edge | River’s Edge | River’s Edge | Kaechele | River’s Edge | River’s Edge |
| 2nd | Nuckols Farm | River’s Edge | Kaechele | Kaechele | Shady Grove | Shady Grove | Shady Grove | Pinchbeck | Pinchbeck | Glen Allen |
| 3rd | Shady Grove | Twin Hickory | Twin Hickory | Nuckols Farm | Kaechele | Kaechele | Glen Allen | Glen Allen | Shady Grove | Shady Grove |
| 4th | Kaechele | Shady Grove | Shady Grove | Glen Allen | Glen Allen | Nuckols Farm | Nuckols Farm | Shady Grove | Kaechele | Kaechele |
| 5th | Collegiate | Nuckols Farm | Glen Allen | Shady Grove | Colonial Trail | Glen Allen | Colonial Trail | Collegiate | Glen Allen | Pinchbeck |
Teachers: For more information on the school participation program Contact Us!
Results
- 2022 – Live Results
- 2021 – Overall Results | Category Results | Virtual Results | Photos
- 2020 – Overall Results | Category Results | Photos
Previous Year Results
| Year | Gender | Fastest Time | Complete Results |
| 2019 | Girls | Anna Kate Wirsing – 5:58 | Results |
| 2019 | Boys | Craig Engels – 5:16 | Results |
| 2018 | Girls | Hazel Wells – 6:28 | Results |
| 2018 | Boys | Cullen Munro – 5:20 | Results |
| 2017 | Girls | Shawn Atzinger – 5:50 | Results |
| 2017 | Boys | Cullen Munro – 5:14 | Results |
| 2016 | Girls | Grace Sheble – 6:09 | Results |
| 2016 | Boys | Wade Carter – 5:10 | Results |
| 2015 | Girls | Emily Provenzo – 6:06 | Results |
| 2015 | Boys | Steven Jean – 5:00 | Results |
| 2014 | Girls | Kristen Cabrera – 5:56 | Results |
| 2014 | Boys | Peyton Artz, Jr. – 4:55 | Results |
| 2013 | Girls | Jessie Gvozdas – 5:57 | Results |
| 2013 | Boys | Peyton Artz, Jr. – 4:54 | Results |
| 2012 | Girls | Jessie Gvozdas – 5:58 | Results |
| 2012 | Boys | Gates Dudding – 5:06 | Results |
| 2011 | Girls | Jennifer Lomicka – 6:05 | Results |
| 2011 | Boys | Keane Dye – 5:19 | Results |
| 2010 | Girls | Jennifer Lomicka – 6:10 | Results |
| 2010 | Boys | Keane Dye – 5:23 | Results |
| 2009 | Girls | Claire Tito – 6:03 | Results |
| 2009 | Boys | Logan McCann – 5:18 | Results |
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Regency Mile, formerly the Short Pump Mile, is the largest timed youth road race in Richmond, attracting over 1,300 runners in previous years. In its 12th year, this event promotes fitness, school pride, family fun, and community involvement.
Our partnering sponsors help make the Regency Mile a special event and also an affordable one for many families. By sponsoring the event, your business or organization helps area children learn how fun running can be and supports community outreach, all while underwriting costs of the event. Additionally, 100% of proceeds benefit local kids through the Live Red Foundation’s free community fitness programs and $2,000 will be donated back to local schools’ physical education departments.
To make this possible, we need your help. We have various levels of sponsorship available and would love to discuss the options with you. Please contact Michael Harlow at [email protected] for more information.
Current sponsors include –
