News & MOC Updates
- Grab Your Friends and Paddle Gwynn’s Island: The Islander Regatta ReturnsThe perfect summer outdoor activity awaits and it’s called the Islander Regatta… Picture this – you and your closest adventure buddies throw your SUPs, kayaks or canoe in the pickup and set out on the water for a morning paddle in the waters of one of Virginia’s only inhabited islands – Gwynn’s Island. You canContinue reading “Grab Your Friends and Paddle Gwynn’s Island: The Islander Regatta Returns”
- Portage Assistance Added to the Islander RegattaNew for 2026: Mathews County Parks & Recreation Support Whether you are already registered for this year’s event or have joined us in past years, we wanted to share an exciting update for the upcoming Islander Regatta on Saturday, June 27, 2026. For those of you who have already registered for 2026 — welcome back! WeContinue reading “Portage Assistance Added to the Islander Regatta”
- Mathews Community Foundation Grant will enhance Marathon Event InfrastructureGazette Journal Press Release, 5/7/2026 The Mathews Outdoor Club has been awarded a grant from the Mathews Community Foundation to support the purchase and upgrade of critical equipment for the Mathews Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay. The funding will be used to supplement and replace aging event infrastructure, ensuring continued reliability and competitiveness for oneContinue reading “Mathews Community Foundation Grant will enhance Marathon Event Infrastructure”
- April Newsletter – Less than 30 Days until the Tour de Chesapeake!Join us for our 27th Season! The weekend of May 15th-17th, the roads of Mathews County, Virginia will be coming alive with cyclists exploring the beautiful backroads, waterfront, beaches and coastal scenery of the annual Tour de Chesapeake Cycling Event! Get ready for an unforgettable ride – choose from multiple flat, scenic routes (collectively overContinue reading “April Newsletter – Less than 30 Days until the Tour de Chesapeake!”
About MOC
Mathews Outdoor Club is a nonprofit (501c3) organization established in 2021 after acquiring a local area running club. We offer competitive events and other outdoor fitness activities to assist our residents and visitors in enjoying the beautiful location to the fullest.
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