OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE VIRGINIA MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE VIRGINIA MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
bike, run, skate, walk
and spread mosquito control awareness
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(s) 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 and of course feel free to contact us at virginiamosquito@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Meeting Point: TBA (12 - 4 PM)
There are several places to park your vehicle to ride for the day. Several past participants park at the meeting point and ride locally. Popular parking options are listed below along with their mile marker (MM).
Check out the full list of parking options on the trail map
We are happy to offer youth sizes again this year as a child registration (shirt-only) option.
See below for details!
NOTE: kids are welcome to attend for FREE; only purchase child registration if you would like a shirt for your child
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!
Interested in camping?
1350 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Williamsburg, VA 23185
If interested in joining at a group campsite, please contact virginiamosquito@gmail.com ASAP!
Emergency Contact Information
Local Police
Trail Maintenance & Safety
https://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/trailalerts
804-788-6455
Deadline for Full/Child Registration - September 15th
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 (Indigenous Peoples' Day/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.
Donations are always greatly appreciated! Feel free to make a donation of whatever amount you like. We (and ultimately, the students) appreciate all the support we get!
Copyright © 2022 Virginia Mosquito Control Association - All Rights Reserved.
Website Chair Karen Akaratovic (kakaratovic@suffolkva.us)
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