That sure is racy!

OK, the 4-miler race is closed to new participants; the 2,100 limit was met weeks ago. Now, if you didn't make it, please don't be sad. There are other things you can do.

First, the nice ladies from UVa (at the first table you see on the sidewalk near the track) on Saturdays will be here one more week. If you haven't stopped by yet, Saturday is your last opportunity. They are seeking race day volunteers to give out water, help with parking, monitor the course and assist at the finish line. All volunteers receive a free Nike Dri-Fit t-shirt. To sign up, call Ragged Mountain at (434) 293-3367. Next, you can still make a donation to the UVa Cancer Center Breast Care Program, where the proceeds of the race will go. There's another form for the Motivational Mile, where signs with the names of loved ones who have battled cancer will be posted. You can buy a sign for $30. These signs are posted on the final mile of the race and are a real emotional booster for most participants. The ladies at the table have forms for all of these things.

Also, the training program is offering a 4-Mile Fun Run on Aug. 24, a Wednesday, at 6 p.m. It will take place at the track, and there will be music, water stops, refreshments and prizes. The Pink Ladies will fly in special from Las Vegas to perform. Who knows, maybe Wayne Newton will join us. This is open to anyone who is in the training program, particularly those who missed the race deadline.

For those who are running in the race, on Saturday you heard about amazing prizes for the runners who bring in the most sponsor donations for the race. Like 2 Southwest Airlines tickets, 2 gift certificates to six of Charlottesville's finest restaurants (we aren't talking McDonalds!), and tea for four and a fashion show at Neiman Marcus at Tysons. That's for the people who collect the top amounts of money from sponsors. Ragged Mountain is offering a prize for the runner with the top NUMBER of donors. You can turn in donor forms up to the time you receive your race number and packet.

Watch here for much more race information in coming weeks. And keep running!