The mission of the Shenandoah Valley Runners will be the promotion and encouragement of running, including the fostering of amateur competition and the education of the community on the benefit of physical fitness and sports, regardless of age, gender or physical condition. To accomplish its mission, the Club may hold: championships; races on the road, track, etc; time trials; social runs; lectures; demonstrations; social events; and print and publish brochures and newsletters; make awards; publicize by appropriate means the benefits of running and jogging; etc. It may also coordinate with other agencies advocating running, jogging or walking as a means of physical fitness.