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Friday, Aug. 11, 2006 @ Marland Heights Park, WEIRTON, WV
Youth Fun Run - 6:30 p.m. 5-K Classic - 7 p.m. Fitness Walk - 7:15 p.m.
ABOUT THE RACE: Veteran race-goers will remember it as the original 3.1-mile course, complete with rolling hills, tree-lined
streets and the occasional view overlooking the Ohio River. Walkers and special category entrants will follow a shorter version
of the course. The first 125 entrants to sign-up for the 5-K Classic, Fitness Walk or Specialty Races will get a free T-Shirt.
Water will be provided at the start/finish line and along the race course, which will be clearly marked. After the race, there
will be a cookout with ALL race participants getting a free food voucher.
5-K (3.1-mile) Classic & 2-Mile Fitness Walk / Specialty Categories Registration: $13 in advance, $10 for teens and youths
($16 on race day for everyone); $22 for two-member teams entering specialty categories in advance
($25 on race day); $2 for all kids participating in youth run. Race day registration will be from 5 to 6:45 p.m.
Specialty Categories: Adults pushing strollers, pets and pet owners, grandparents and grandkids walk.
Awards: 5-K Classic - top 3 overall male and female;
*** Top 3 in age groups (19 & under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; Seniors 70+);
** 2-mile Fitness Walk - Top 5 Males / Top 5 Females (Under 35; 35+ Categories).
** Specialty categories (pet & owners, grandparent/child walk...) - top three male or female finishers.
** Youth Fun Run: Awards to top 3 finishers in different age groups.
** HIGH SCHOOL TEAM AWARD: Given to High School with BEST OVERALL point average
Timing: By Second Sole, Youngstown; Race Coordinator: Mark Harris; Questions: Call 304-797-5721 for information.
Directions: Follow Main Street to Marland Heights Road intersection (if you're coming from Wheeling or Steubenville, Krogers
will be to your right) At the top of the hill, make the first right onto Rothrock. Follow Rothrock to the red light, then
make another right onto Lindberg. Go to the end of Lindberg and make a right onto Riverview. The park will be to your left,
parking is to the right.
Click here to download a printable application.
Click here to view an article about the race by iplayoutside.com
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