Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K run 2010

Voted one of the country's best races by USA Today, this 10K sends runners out and back on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va. The field reached a record high this year with more than 37,000 registered for the 10K and an additional 2,016 registered for the kids run.

The Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K race drew last year 31,158 participants for its 10th anniversary run.

Says organizers:

“Enjoy the rockin’ music and imaginative cheers from the Spirit Groups along the scenic, tree-lined medians. Soak in the cheers from thousands of partying spectators. Celebrate people watching at its best as costumed runners and walkers mingle among the 35,000 participants. Then join the awesome post race party in Monroe Park.

“It’s all part of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k…. The First Market Mile Kids Run provides a first class running experience for youngsters of all abilities, ages 5 through 12. They’ll get to experience the excitement of a big time running event and the roar of the crowd as they cross the finish line!”

The First Market Mile Kids Run provides a first class running experience for youngsters of all abilities, ages 5 through 12. They’ll get to experience the excitement of a big time running event and the roar of the crowd as they cross the finish line!

The 10k has reached its entry limit and registration is now closed.

Date and Time
Saturday, March 27, 2010
First Market Mile Kids Run – 8 a.m.
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k – 8:30 a.m.

Wave Starts - Seeded Waves Now Available!
The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k utilizes wave starts. Participants start in waves with others of the same general speed. You will select your wave on your registration form. If you are planning to run faster than 56 minutes, and want to be seeded in one of the first waves, proof of qualification is required. All qualifying waves require proof of a qualifying time, either your 2008 or 2009 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k finish time or a finisher’s certificate, printed race result, a website result, or a newspaper clipping from another race (5k or longer) which you’ve run since March 31, 2008. Click here for more information on seeded waves and running with others.Start Time Wave Wave Capacity

8:30 a.m.
Wave A - Seeded Runners - Sub 43 min.
750

8:31
Wave B - Seeded Runners - 43 to 45 min. 750

8:32
Wave C - Seeded Runners - 46 to 47 min. 750

8:33
Wave D - Seeded Runners - 48 min. 750

8:34
Wave E - Seeded Runners - 49 min. 750

8:35
Wave F - Seeded Runners - 50 min. 750

8:36
Wave G - Seeded Runners - 51 to 52 min. 750

8:38
Wave H - Seeded Runners - 53 to 54 min. 750

8:40
Wave J - Seeded Runners - 55 min. 750

8:42
Wave KA - Runners - 56 min. 1500

8:46
Wave KB - Runners - 56 min. 1500

8:50
Wave KC - Runners - 56 min. 1500

8:53
Wave L - Runners - 57 min. 1500

8:56
Wave M - Runners - 58 min. 1500

8:59
Wave N - Runners - 59 min. 1500

9:02 a.m.
Wave PA - Runners - 60 min. 1500

9:06
Wave PB - Runners - 60 min. 1500

9:10
Wave PC - Runners - 60 min. 1500

9:13
Wave QA - Runners - 61-65 min. 1500

9:17
Wave QB - Runners - 61-65 min. 1500

9:20
Wave RA - Runners - 66 to 70 min. 1500

9:24
Wave RB - Runners - 66 to 70 min. 1500

9:27
Wave SA - Joggers - 70 to 75 min. 1500

9:31
Wave SB - Joggers - 70 to 75 min. 1500

9:34
Wave TA - Joggers - 76 to 90 min. 1500

9:38
Wave TB - Joggers - 76 to 90 min. 1500

9:41
Wave UA - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 1500

9:45
Wave UB - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 1500

9:49
Wave UC - Jog/Walkers - 90 to 100 min. 1500

9:52
Wave VA - Walk/Joggers - 100 to 110 min. 1500

9:57
Wave VB - Walk/Joggers - 100 to 110 min. 1500

10:01 a.m.
Wave WA - Walkers - 110 to 120 min. 3500

10:07
Wave WB - Walkers - 120 min. or more 3500


RECAP 2009 WINNERS
Women:
First place: Amane Gemeda, 26, Ethiopia 32:37.
Second place: Maria-Elene Calle, US

Men: First place: Tilahun Regassa, 19, Ethiopia 28:21
Second place: Alene Reta, Ethiopia