GWDRC SPRING SESSION 2025 

DISTANCE RUNNING FOR 3rd to 8th Graders

HOME SCHOOL 9th to 12 GRADERS

All runners starting should be able to run 1 mile faster than 10 minutes 

​to start without stopping.  

March 10, 12

March 17, 19 

March 24, March 28, 

March 31, April 2

April 14, April 16  (April 18th - Run the Dog 5k)

April 21, April 23 (mini meet) 

April 28, April 30

May 5, May 7 (mini meet)    (16 practices) 

3rd-8th graders -  - $100.00 for season

9-12th grade Home School - $100.00 for season

 Cost:

$16.00 AAU Membership (all athletes must join AAU to participate)

Sign up at www.gwrun.org

SIGN UP FOR the NEW AAU MEMBERSHIP AFTER AUGUST 1st, 2024 so it will last until the following August 31st. 

All members must be part of AAU and have renewed their membership prior to the first day of practice.  Current memberships expire on August 31st, 2023.

$20.00 AAU membership

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AAU: 

1) Sign up for AAU ($20.00)

2) Our Club Membership # is  W376BE Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club

3) Sign up at this link for AAU: https://play.aausports.org/login.aspx using the club number.

Team website:  www.gwrun.org

Sign up for GWDRC at:   https://runsignup.com/Club/VA/Williamsburg/GreaterWilliamsburgDistanceRunningClubandPoleVault

Practice Locations: Green Spring Trail/Jamestown HS track

 Questions: Contact Club Coach Mark Tompkins at MarkTompkins1@gmail.com or 757 784-2281

                                                GWDRC High School Home School Group

(Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track)

The Greater Williamsburg Distance Running Club (GWDRC) is expanding its offerings to serious-minded high school home school athletes. We are seeking dedicated runners who wish to compete in local cross country and track races, including open meets at Pole Green Park, Virginia Beach, and possibly Christopher Newport University (CNU).

Training and Practice

GWDRC aims to develop committed runners through consistent training, including 4 to 6 days of running per week. Training will cover three traditional seasons:

Cross Country (Fall)
Indoor Track (Winter)
Outdoor Track (Spring)
Summer Training:

1 to 2 in-person practices per week
Weekly training guide and remote support via email or phone
Fall and Winter Training:

2 to 3 in-person practices per week
Participation in GWDRC races and local open meets
Cost:

$200 per session (Fall: July to December, Winter/Spring: December to June)
Coaching Philosophy

Under the leadership of Coach Mark Tompkins, GWDRC follows a conservative, progression-based training approach to minimize injury risks while building endurance and performance. Mark’s philosophy centers on gradual mileage increases and thoughtful workouts, fostering a positive and supportive training environment.

Coach Mark Tompkins - Biography

Mark Tompkins, a Palo Alto native, is a highly accomplished distance running coach with over 22 years of coaching experience. He has competed at the high school level, the United States Naval Academy (USNA), and the Greater Boston Track Club. Since 2016, Mark has served as the Head Cross Country and Track Coach at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, VA.

Mentorship and Coaching Experience

Mark’s coaching journey has been shaped by mentorship from prominent distance running coaches, including:

Hal Daner: Gunn High School, Palo Alto
Al Cantello: USNA, Hall of Fame Coach
Tom Deridian Greater Boston Track Club Head Coach: Author of The Boston Marathon
Mark has also coached at Coronado High School, Menchville High School, Bruton High School, and Jamestown High School, achieving remarkable success with numerous athletes.

Team and Athlete Achievements

Jamestown Boys' Cross Country:

State Meet Qualifier (18 consecutive years)
State Champions (2001, 2008)
Region 4A Champions (2022, 2023, 2024)
Bay Rivers District Champions (2022, 2024)
Jamestown Girls' Cross Country:

State Meet Qualifier (9 consecutive years)
State Champions (2023)
Region 4A Champions (2019–2024)
Bay Rivers District Champions (2022–2024)
Notable Athletes Coached

Athletes with Notable Times:

Caroline Bauer: 10:32 (3200m), 16:54 (XC), 4:53 (1600m)
Kylie Brooks: 10:36 (3200m), 17:38 (XC), 4:58 (1600m)
Jeffrey Linton: 1:53.75 (800m), Two-time 1000m state champion
Jonathan Grimm: 15:19 (5K), Adidas Nationals 2-mile Champion
Division I Athletes:

Caroline Bauer – University of Florida
Kylie Brooks – James Madison University
Claire Bauer – Liberty University
Raini Mayo – Liberty University
Kaitlyn Ardrey – Christopher Newport University
John Vogel – Christopher Newport University, University of Richmond
Jackson Giesendaffer – VMI
Garland Gray – VMI
Clara Wincheski – UNC Asheville
Kirsten Long – George Washington University
Division II Athletes:

Catherine Wingart – Wingate University
Carley Shannon – Ball State (Division I)
Division III Athletes:

Jake Ruzevick – MIT
Kelly Kingma – USMA
Cimon Everrett – Mary Washington
Luke Tompkins – Christopher Newport University
Contact Information

📩 Mark Tompkins (757) 784-2281
✉️ marktompkins1@gmail.com