Runners Take the Mark for Cville 10 Miler

Richard Hollis, staff writer

The Charlottesville 10 Miler, also known as “The Area’s Oldest Foot Race,” was held on March 24, 2018. According to their website, they are a non-profit race that raises money for local charities such as The Building Goodness Foundation who builds health centers, education centers, and housing for distraught communities. Charlottesville Track Club has put on the annual race for over 40 years.

Every year the race brings new runners and seasoned veterans. But a few of them ran with a new motivation this year. They ran for a fellow runner who would not be crossing the finish line with them, Andy Yost.

Team Andy, consisting of 25 runners and over 75 supporters, both family and friends ran in honor of Yost, a local family man and runner who has completed numerous races of all distances.

While running on a back road training for the Charlottesville 10 Miler, he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. After being discovered, he was transported to UVA medical center to receive treatment, but the accident injured him too greatly and he died.

“This time was different though; I was running for Andy. It was emotional. Lee Yost (his wife) was there; it was also training for the Boston Marathon but at heart it was all for Andy,” said runner and Team Andy member Barry Young.

The race was more than a competition for the runners and supporters of Team Andy they were there to bond as family and friends.

The Charlottesville 10 Miler is a race that will continue to raise money for charities and will always continue to bond families together.