Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Registration Info

1st Annual Bluestone River Wild 5K Run/ Walk and 1 Mile Nature Walk
A Summers County American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fund Raising Event

Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2008 Time: 9:00am

Race: Entry fees from the 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk will go to the American Cancer Society as part of the Relay for Life fund raising event. The race will be a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) of mostly rolling hills through beautiful Bluestone State Park. The race will begin near the pool area and circle through the Meador Camping Area. Race participants will then leave that area and enjoy picturesque wooded terrain as they head toward the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area. After making a turn around the race will proceed along the Bluestone riverside through the Old Mill Camping Area before returning to the pool area. An alternative route with the same start and finish is prepared in case of high water in the campgrounds. The 1 Mile Nature Walk will use a half mile out and back route in the same direction as the 5K participants.

On Site Registration: Begins at 8am in the pool and picnic area near Meador Camping Area.
Parking is also available in that location.
T-shirts guaranteed for first 25 people to register and participate.
All registrations include discount coupons for additional Relay for Life activities being conducted starting at 5pm on June 21st at Summers County High School.

Fees: 5K Walk/Run $15.00
1 Mile Nature Walk $10.00

Awards:
5K Walk – First three Males and first three Females overall, no age group awards
5K Run – Male and Female overall winners – additional awards will be age grouped by:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over
1 Mile Walk – No competitive awards

Refreshments: Available after the race.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

American Cancer Society Fund Raiser

Start of blog. Still under construction. Check back for official information. Race is expected to run in June. Put us on your calendar and check back for more details.