Sunday, January 9, 2011 -- Fairmont, WV
Run to Read Half Marathon
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Run to Read Triple Crown Series - Race #1
Run all 3 Get a FREE TEE! More series info. at: www.iplayoutside.com/Running/R2R/
Enjoy chili and refreshments at Prickett's Fort following the race. Walkers are welcome (4-hour time limit). No separate awards for walkers. Expected field size is 230 racers.
Gloves and Knit Hats for the first 230 registrants. Availability limited on race day, so register early!
To Register
$25 by 1/3/11
$30 after 1/3/11
Packet Pickup . Late Registration
Will be held on Race Day (1/9/11) inside the visitor's center of Prickett's Fort starting at 12:30 pm.
Location . Directions
Prickett's Fort State Park
RR 3, Box 407
Fairmont, WV 26554
(phone) 304-363-3030
(web) www.prickettsfortstatepark.com
The park is located two miles from I-79 at Exit 139, north of Fairmont, West Virginia. Follow signs to the park. Parking is limited at the visitor's center. There is adequate parking available in the lower parking lot near the boat ramp.
The double out and back course starts on the paved Mcparc Trail running through the Meredith tunnel, and then back to Prickett's Fort. The first section is blacktop & is about 4.2 miles in length. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail which is crushed limestone & the race will finish on this trail. USATF sanctioned and certified (certification code WV09010MS).
Water Stops . Bathrooms
Five water stops, bathrooms in the building next to the visitor's center. Plus more bathrooms in the lower parking lot. One porta-potty near the 7 mile and 11 mile marks.
Age Divisions . Awards Breakdown
Awards are guaranteed!
Numbers may be increased if pre-registration totals warrant.
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FEMALE
Overall top ... 5
14 & under ... 1 / 15-19 ... 2
20-24 ... 3 / 25-29 ... 4 / 30-34 ... 5 / 35-39 ... 2
40-44 ... 3 / 45-49 ... 2 / 50-54 ... 1 / 55-59 ... 1 / 60 & over ... 1
MALE
Overall top ... 5
14 & under ... 1 / 15-19 ... 2
20-24 ... 2 / 25-29 ... 2 / 30-34 ... 3 / 35-39 ... 4
40-44 ... 4 / 45-49 ... 3 / 50-54 ... 3 / 55-59 ... 3
60-64 ... 2 / 65-69 ... 1 / 70 & over ... 1
Lodging
The Fairmont Holiday Inn (located right off I-79, exit 137) is offering a special flat rate effective Friday 1/8/10 or Saturday 1/9/10 or both nights. The rate is $56 + tax. This applies for 1 to 4 occupants per room. Checkout time is noon but a later check out time may be negotiated depending upon how busy they are. Call 1-800-Holiday or 1-304-366-5500 and mention the code RTR.
Benefits the Literacy Volunteers of Marion County
All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a United Way agency. LVMC provides free tutoring to adults & children in basic reading, math, ESL (english as a second language), GED preparation, computer basics & related subjects. LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide.
Start Date: | 2011-01-09 Start Time: 2:00pm |
Event Name: | Run to Read Half Marathon - Run to Read Triple Crown #1 |
Location(s): |
Fairmont, WV 26554 Prickett's Fort State Park |
Event Type(s): |
Run Road Off Road |
Event Distance(s): | 13.1mi |
Contact(s): |
Jim Woolfitt Phone: 304-366-6055 Email: run2read@yahoo.com |
Affiliate(s): | |
Comments: | Snow Date: January 15, 2011 |
Offsite URL: | www.runningintheusa.com/r2rhm |