Here’s the story behind this race: Bradlee LaMontagne’s life was cut way too short at the age of 21, December 2020.He was tragically killed by a negligent boat driver in Cozumel, Mexico. He was a Junior at Johns Hopkins and also the Captain of the wrestling team. He loved wrestling. He started wrestling in elementary school with Great Neck Wrestling Club and continued on until college.  He was two time captain of the Cox Wrestling team and a state finalist and two time state placer, region champion, and had over 120 varsity wins. He was a NCAA All American Scholar at Johns Hopkins placing in the region. 
Bradlee has 4 siblings and many family and friends.  He was loving, kind, passionate and hard working. He had the kind of energy and positivity that would fill the room and bring a smile to everyone around them.  He will be forever missed and loved.  
One Thanksgiving of note, 2019, Bradlee wanted to enjoy Thanksgiving just like everyone else. Except when you’re a wrestler, as some of you know, wrestlers cut weight so it’s not as easy to just eat and lay around like most of us get to do. Around the holidays it’s pretty torturous especially when everyone is eating until their buttons pop off. Well, Brad wanted to eat and eat big, so he did what anyone would do, he ran 15.04 miles Thanksgiving morning !!  Let me say it again, 15.04 MILES JUST TO EAT That is BRADASS! 
Let me preface this by saying, this is not 15 miles and it’s not Thanksgiving morning. But it is 6.2 miles and is in Seashore (or First Landing as it is now called), similar to where he ran. I think he would be proud of all of us, if we could do half of what he did (or a little less than half) to raise money for wrestlers scholarships and to celebrate his life and legacy. 
Who: All Runners and Walkers
What: 10k and 1 Mile run  ** Chip Timed Results**
When: November 24  – 8:00am. Arrive by 7:30
Packet Pick up: Bradlee’s Wrestling Room, 2000 Virginia Beach, Blvd. Virginia Beach, Va, 23454 November 22nd from 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: First Landing State Park Parking at the Narrows (Enter at the 64th street entrance)
Why: Proceeds will go to the Bradlee LaMontagne Memorial Fund
After Party: 12:00pm to 2:00 at: ShoreBreak Pizza & Taphouse 2941 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451 
Volunteers:  Don’t want to run the race but would like to participate another way?  We could use volunteers!  Just click the volunteer tab on the left or contact Alana Davis: [email protected].
Goodies:
All participants will receive a finisher medal 
T-Shirts will be available for those who register before 11/1/2024
10k Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male Female 
**Overall Results are based on Gun Time (first to cross the finish)
Female 1-19Female 20-29Female 30-39Female 40-49Female 50-59Female 60-99
Male 1-19Male 20-29Male 30-39Male 40-49Male 50-59Male 60-99
*Age Group awards are based on chip time, overall awards are based on Gun Time 
1 Mile Awards:Top 2 Female Overall Under age 12
Top 2 Male Overall under age 12
**Overall Results are based on Gun Time (first to cross the finish)
Sponsorships: If you are would like to sponsor the race please see the sponsor tab on the left menu or contact Tami Imrich: [email protected]
Sponsor Signup online without a convenience fee at GNWC- Click Here
(Levels are named after the Mascots of Brad’s Schools)
Blue Jay level $1000:   Company logo on shirt, 2 Free Race Registrations, Banner Featured at Finish Line, Coupon Code for Employees, Social Media Promotion 
Falcon level $500:        Company logo on shirt, 2 Free Race Registrations 
Stingray level $250:     Company logo on shirt 
*All Sponsor Levels may drop off advertising or swag to add to our race goody bags. Please drop off Flyers/Items @BWR or LDC by Nov 11. Expect 250 runners.