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Saturday, August 30, 2003 -- Charleston, WV
31st Annual Charleston Distance 15 Mile & 5K Runs (iPO Event Id#: 5581)

[Coverage]
Results: [15M Overall] [15M by Class] [5K Overall] [5K by Class]
Pictures: [Set 1] [Set 2] [Set 3] [Set 4] [Set 5] [Set 6] [Set 7] [Set 8] [Set 9]
[Set 10] [Set 11] [Set 12] [Set 13] [Set 14] [Set 15] [Set 16] [Set 17] [Set 18] [Set 19] [Set 20] [Set 21] [Set 22]
Past Coverage: [1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2002]

Heather Bury
Heather Bury racing in 2002

This is an iPlayOutside Covered Event!

NEW Online Registration! [Click here] to register online.

New chip timing provided by AEP! All 15 mile and 5K runners must attach the chip to his/her shoes prior to starting the race. A fee of $40 will be charged to runners who DO NOT return their chip! If you don't wear a chip, you won't be timed.

Print your [Entry Form]

Events Schedule:

    Friday, August 29th
  • Pasta Party - 5 to 8 PM Food, drink, and entertainment. Special $4 per person fee for families and guets. No charge for kids under 12 years of age. (Tickets sold at the door only!)
  • EXPO - 5 to 8 PM - Running gear, apparel, and accessories!
  • Clinic - 7 to 8 PM The speaker is Bill Rodgers.

    Saturday, August 30th

  • Race starts - 8 AM
  • Pre-Banquet Cool Down - 11 AM - Liquid and fruit provided.
  • Banquet - Noon - Food and drink, special $8 per person fee for families and guests. (Tickets sold at the door only!)
  • Awards Presentation - 1 PM
5K Course Description: The 5K course will start and finish at the same locations as the 15-mile race. 5K Runners will proceed down Virginia Street right on Broad Street, right on Kanawha Blvd., right on Court Street, right on Piedmont Road, right on Morris Street, left on Hansford Street into Laidley Field.

Age group awards:

15 MILE
5K
FEMALE
19 & under  2
20-24       4
25-29       4
30-34     4
35-39     4
40-44     4
45-49     4
50-54     4
55-59     4
60-69     4
70 & over   1
MALE
19 & under  2
20-24       4
25-29       4
30-34     4
35-39     4
40-44     4
45-49     4
50-54     4
55-59     4
60-64     4
65-69     4
70 & over   1
FEMALE
9 & under   2
10-14       3
15-19     3
20-24       3
25-29       3
30-34     3
35-39     3
40-44     4
45-49     3
50-54     3
55-59     3
60 & over   3
MALE
19 & under  2
10-14       3
15-19     3
20-24       3
25-29       3
30-34     3
35-39     3
40-44     4
45-49     3
50-54     3
55-59     3
60-64     3
65-69     3
70 & over   1


Special Awards for 15 Mile Finishers: ALL 15-m finishers will receive a medal for finishing.

  • Top 5 Male and Female Open
  • Top 3 Male and Female Masters (40+)
  • Top 3 Male and Female Seniors (50+)
  • Top Male and Female Wheelchair
  • Male and Female Open Team
  • Male and Female Masters Team
  • Corporate Team
  • Oldest Male and Female
  • Youngest Male and Female
  • First Charleston Male and Female
Special Awards for 5K Finishers:
  • Top 10 Male and Female
  • Top 3 Male and Female Masters (40+)
  • Top Male and Female Wheelchair
Total Purse $15,000 for the 15 Miler
Male and Female Open
1st place = $2200, 2nd = $1500, 3rd = $1000, 4th = $750, 5th = $500

Male and Female Masters (40+)
1st place = $500, 2nd = $300, 3rd = $250

Male and Female Seniors (50+)
1st place = $200, 2nd = $100, 3rd = $75

Male and Female Wheelchair
1st place = $125

Local Accommodations:

  • Elk River Town Center Inn (304) 343-4521
  • Holiday Inn Express (304) 345-0600
  • Marriott Town Center (304) 345-6500
  • Hampton Inn (304) 343-9300
  • Charleston House Holiday Inn (304) 344-4092

TITLE: 31st Annual Charleston Distance 15 Mile & 5K Runs
EVENTS: 5K/15M Run
WHEN: Sat, 30 Aug, 2003 @ 8:00 AM
WHERE: Charleston, WV
CONTACT: Charleston Distance Run (304) 345-5433 E-mail
OFF-SITE URL: http://www.charlestondistancerun.com/