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5th Annual Tour de Skeeter

Get outside

Support the students

Get outside

bike, run, skate, walk

Socialize

Support the students

Get outside

and spread mosquito control awareness

Support the students

Support the students

Support the students

all proceeds fund the annual student competition

The Tour de Skeeter is a fundraising event held by the VMCA's Student Competition Committee. This event serves to raise money for the annual award given to the winner of the student poster competition. Holding the event around National Mosquito Control Awareness Week also allows us to spread the message about the important work we all do during the year to serve the public and protect them from the nuisance and disease that mosquitoes can bring.   


The committee has decided to continue to hold the event in October for more comfortable outdoor weather but spreading mosquito control awareness and supporting the student competition award is still our mission! The event is open to the public and set up as a biking activity but we'd like for people to feel comfortable walking, running, skateboarding, etc. - do what suits you.  


This event is a great way to get out of the house, get some exercise, and still keep a good social distance. We will be holding the main event on the Virginia Capital Trail that runs from Jamestown to Richmond, Virginia and meeting up close to the mid-point (exact location TBA). We would love for other areas to participate so please contact us if you have a suggestion for another trail. Check out our Past Tour de Skeeter Page for pictures and stories of past events.  


Feel free to contact us at virginiamosquito@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Date & Location

Date & Location

Date & Location

Saturday, October 14, 2023


Virginia Capital Trail 

  • 51.7 mile multi-use, fully paved trail runs Jamestown-Richmond
  • Choose your distance! Ride 1 mile or the full 52!; leisure walkers and groups with small children sometimes just explore a little around the meeting point - whatever you're comfortable with


Meeting Point: TBA (12 - 4 PM)

Chance to win

Date & Location

Date & Location

Back by popular demand!


All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a digital $200 Amazon gift card.


You do not need to be present to win!

Kid shirts!

Date & Location

Kid shirts!

Over the past few years, we've had some inquiries about youth-size shirts for our event. We are happy to offer youth sizes again this year as a child registration (shirt-only) option.


See below for details!


 PLEASE NOTE: kids are welcome to attend this event for FREE; only purchase a child registration if you would like a shirt for your child

Parking

Transportation

Kid shirts!

There are several places to park your vehicle to ride for the day. Several past participants park at the meeting point and ride locally as far as they felt they could before turning back. Popular parking options are listed below along with their mile marker (MM).


  • Jamestown Settlement (MM 0)
  • Chickahominy Riverfront Park (MM 7-6)
  • Great Shiplock Park (MM 51)


You can check out the full list of parking options on the trail map

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

  • Amtrak 
  • GRTC Pulse 
  • More details on the Virginia Capital Trail website


SCC volunteer(s) will be present on event day and can transport you to the mid-point or back to your vehicle if needed but please plan ahead - as the saying goes, don't bite off more than you can chew! 

Camping

Transportation

Transportation

Interested in camping?


Chickahominy Riverfront Park

1350 John Tyler Memorial Highway

Williamsburg, VA 23185


This dog-friendly park offers campsites with beautiful views of the Chickahominy River and Gordon Creek, 2 bathhouses, an outdoor pool, boat ramp, kayak/canoe rentals, fishing, playground, and more!


If interested in joining at a group campsite, please contact virginiamosquito@gmail.com ASAP!

Emergency Support

Emergency Support

Emergency Support

Emergency Contact Information

Local Police

  • James City County: 757-253-1800
  • Charles City County: 804-652-4701
  • Henrico County: 804-501-5000
  • City of Richmond: 804-646-5100


Local Hospitals

  • Sentara - 100 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg VA 23188
  • Bon Secours - 1500 N 28th St, Richmond VA 23223
  • John Randolph - 411 W Randolph Rd, Hopewell VA 23860


Trail Maintenance & Safety

https://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/trailalerts

 804-788-6455 

Bike Rentals

Emergency Support

Emergency Support

James City County Marina

Pedego RVA

Basket and Bike


more on the Virginia Capital Trail website

Other Details

Emergency Support

Other Details

  • Restrooms and convenience stores available along the route
  • In addition to the campsite listed above, there are several B&Bs along the trail as well as hotels, inns, and other lodging options.
  • Free audio tour of historical markers - download the izi.Travel app or go online here
  • Make sure you and your equipment are prepared; bring an emergency repair kit/bike pump. Bike repair is available at several spots on the trail, mainly at start/end points.


Check the map! 

Registration Options

Registration will open soon!

  • $35 Full Registration includes:
    • VMCA tote bag with t-shirt (new design coming soon) and other goodies
    • light fare at the meeting location (TBA) between 12-4 PM on event day
    • 1 entry for a chance to win the $200 Amazon gift card
    • Trail maps available upon request


  • *$20 Child Registration:
    •  *PLEASE NOTE: kids are welcome to attend this event for FREE; only purchase a child registration if you would like a shirt for your child 
    • youth sizes S-XL available
    • includes light fare at the meeting point
    • DOES NOT include entry to Amazon gift card drawing or tote bag with goodies


  • $20 Late Registration includes everything but the t-shirt!
    • Receive a custom tote bag with VMCA goodies, enjoy some food at the meeting point on event day (12-4PM), and still get your entry for a chance to win the $200 Amazon gift card!
    • Late registrations will be accepted up until the day before the event, October 13 at 12pm.

Event Packet Pickup

All event packets (full registration, child registration, or late registration) will be available for pickup the week before the event with the exception of October 9 (Columbus Day holiday).


Pickup Dates/Times/Location:

October 10-13, 6 AM - 2 PM

Suffolk Mosquito Control

800 Carolina Road

Suffolk VA 23434

757-514-7608

*Ask for Karen Akaratovic or Jay Kiser


If you are unable to pickup at the listed location during these times, please contact virginiamosquito@gmail.com to coordinate shipping or alternative pickup options.

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