Saturday, August 5, 2000 -- Hinton, WV
3rd Annual Dam Race 5K Run & Walk
Story and photos by Pam Anderson
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This Dam Race (had to keep with the puns of years past) was just
part of the many festivities of the WV State Water Festival including
the crowning of Queen Mermaid XXXVI, a grand parade and other fun and
games. Also available were tours of the Bluestone Dam where you could
see the workings of the Dam from inside. The 51 year old Bluestone
Dam, which controls the water flow of the New River, is scheduled for
a huge face lift over the span of the next ten years with the cost
close to 40 million dollars. (Small price for the safety of
thousands!)
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Shaving off seconds from her last year's time of 22:44 was Martha
Drinkard with a time of 22:36. Martha captured the first place
overall female just ahead of second place finisher Michelle
Crandall(23:03). Crossing the line for a third place finish was
Amy Lilly with a time of 23:28.
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After the event, runners and walkers enjoyed a cool drink and relaxing afternoon watching the water flow and the fishermen. Congratulations to the Southern West Virginia Road Runners Club and to race directors Shirley Aycoth and Paul Hodges for a well planned and enjoyable race. If you missed out on this years 2000 run be sure to check it out for next year. Don't forget to bring your running shoes and a fishing pole.