Saturday, August 30, 2014 -- Charleston, WV / Kanawha Blvd at WV State Capitol Building
Charleston Distance Run
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2014 Registration
15 Mile Run | 3-person 15M relay | 5K Run/Walk | 10K Walk | Kids Run
- [ Register Online ] with raceit.com or print PDF [ Entry Form ]
- THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
America's only 15-mile race is a scenic but challenging course, starting at our majestic State Capitol, taking you through downtown, rolling through our beautiful hillside neighborhoods, and along Charleston's riverfront
What You Get
Participants will receive a special goody bag with goodies inside of it. You will also receive a B-Tech long-sleeve performance T-shirt.
Runners and walkers who finish the race will receive a finisher's medal. We will have sports drinks and water, and plenty of pizza at Laidley Field. Post-race massages will be available.
The Frontier Communications Pasta Party will be held at the Charleston Civic Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29. Race participants will receive a Pasta Dinner ticket in their goody bag. There is a $5 charge for guests, family and friends are welcome to attend with their runner(s).
Course Maps
[ 15 Mile Run ] ... [ 10K Walk ] .... [ 5K Run/Walk ]
Cash Awards
Duplication of awards will not be permitted for First Charlestonian and First West Virginian; in other words, a runner will be entitled to only one cash award. Any questions concerning the cash awards will be determined by the Charleston Distance Run Committee, in its sole discretion. Visit www.charlestondistancerun.com to see prize money break-down and more.
Schedule
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Friday, August 29
- Final Registration ... 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Race Packet & Timing Chip Pick Up ... 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Pasta Party ... 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Children Fun Run ... 6:25 p.m.
- Free Runners' Clinic ... 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Room 104, Civic Center
Location
Charleston Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301 ... [ Google Map ]Saturday, August 30
- Packet/Chip Pick Up 6 a.m.-7:15 a.m. ... (Corner of Kanawha Blvd./California St.)
- All Races & Walks Start at 7:30 a.m. ... Kanawha Blvd at State Capitol
- Cool Down & Showers ... at Laidley Field until 11:00 a.m.
- Awards Presentation ... at Laidley Field 10:30 a.m
Race Start Location
WV State Capitol
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305
Kids Race (Friday)
While Mom and Dad are picking up packets their kids can participate in the Charleston Distance Run Children's Fun Run scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday evening. Participation in the event, for children ages 4 - 12 years, is free. Races begin on Clendenin Street between Quarrier and Lee streets across from the entrance of the Charleston Town Center.
Free Runners' Clinic (Friday)
The runners' clinic takes place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening in West Virginia Room 104 of the Civic Center. Jamie Summerlin, who recently completed a run from coast to coast in just 100 days to raise funds and awareness for veterans and wounded soldiers, will be the featured speaker.
Start Date: | 2014-08-30 Start Time: 7:30am |
Event Name: | Charleston Distance Run |
Location(s): |
Charleston, WV 25301 Kanawha Blvd at WV State Capitol Building |
Event Type(s): |
Run Road Walk Non-Competitive |
Event Distance(s): | 5K 10K 15mi |
Contact(s): |
Charleston Distance Run Info. Phone: 304-345-5433 Email: charlestondistancerun@yahoo.com |
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Offsite URL: | www.charlestondistancerun.com |