The FIJI Run Across Virginia is a cross state run culminating in the presentation of the UVa vs. Virginia Tech game ball at their annual meeting in late November.  The running of the game ball has become one of the largest student run philanthropies at either school and benefits The V Foundations for cancer research.  Participants in the run are members of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), and come from both the UVa and Virginia Tech Chapters.  Not only are these FIJI brothers the creators and operators of the run, but they are also the primary fundraisers for the charity.  Last year the combined efforts of both chapters raised over $30,000 and brought the event total to over $130,000.  This years goal is to raise over $30,000.

     The event is accomplished using a relay race style run.  Starting in Blacksburg the brothers from VT will run the game ball towards Lynchburg.  Once they reach Lynchburg, brothers from UVa will take over and carry the ball the rest of the way to Charlottesville.  The ball is run by one brother at a time, and each brother runs about a mile before handing off the ball to the next runner.  Participants are carried on two tour busses that follow the runners along the route.  For safety, police escorts have also been set up along the entire route.   This years buses will be provided by Abbott Bus Lines, based out of Virginia.

     Once in Charlottesville the ball will be run through town and then taken to the stadium for the check presentation.  In the stadium members of the run will present a check to the representatives from The V Foundation for all the money raised that year.  The check presentation ceremony will take place either before the game, or during half time, so be sure to get to the stadium early to show your support.

      For more information about the route and past year's runs please visit their linked pages at this site.

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