Saturday, November 29, 2008 -- Green Bank, WV
At the National Radio Astrononomy Observatory
Green Bank Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk (iPO Event Id#: 11252)

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Race at the The National Radio Astronomy Observatory

About NRAO: The National Radio Astronomy Observatory operates the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), the world's largest fully steerable single aperture antenna.

In addition to the GBT, several other telescopes exist at the Green Bank, West Virginia site. Visit their new science center which features exhibits, a cafe, and gift shop. Find out more about the race location on NRAO's web site.

To Pre-Register: [Entry Form]

Fee: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 on race day ** Mail form with fee by NOVEMBER 9, 2008 to get a shirt! Send to: Mike Stennes - Green Bank 5K, PO Box 2, Green Bank, WV 24944

Race Day Registration: Starts at 1:00 PM at the NEW tour center at The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), Green Bank, WV, NRAO Phone: (304)456-2150

The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope is unique

Race Details:

• Start Time is 2:00 PM

• 3.1-mile course begins and ends near the old tour center
• Divisions: 13 and under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over
• Prizes will be awarded to each divisional winner
• Water stations will be on the course and post refreshments will be provided

Directions: Maps and more can be found at www.gb.nrao.edu/visitors.shtml

The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT): The GBT is described as a 100-meter telescope, but the actual dimensions of the surface are 100 by 110 meters. The overall structure of the GBT is a wheel-and-track design that allows the telescope to view the entire sky above 5 degrees elevation. The track, 64 m (210 ft) in diameter, is level to within a few thousandths of an inch in order to provide precise pointing of the structure while bearing 7300 metric tons (16,000,000 pounds) of moving weight.

Start Date:	2008-11-29     Start Time: 2:00pm
Event Name:	Green Bank Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Location(s):	Green Bank, WV 24944 National Radio Astrononomy Observatory
Event Type(s):	Run   Road   Off Road
Event Distance(s):	5K
Contact(s):	Mike Stennes    Phone: 304-456-3217    Email: mstennes@yahoo.com
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