Saturday, November 29, 2008 -- Green Bank, WV
At the National Radio Astrononomy Observatory
Green Bank Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
[Photos] [Overall Results] [Results by Class]
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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
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- 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 |
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Green Bank, WV 24944 National Radio Astrononomy Observatory |
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Run Road Off Road |
| Event Distance(s): | 5K |
| Contact(s): |
Mike Stennes Phone: 304-456-3217 Email: mstennes@yahoo.com |
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