Saturday, August 1, 2009 -- Morgantown, WV / Hazel Ruby Mcquain Riverfront Park
2nd Annual Generation Morgantown Canine Classic 5K Run & Walk (iPO Event Id#: 12191)

To Register: Print your [Entry Form]

Pup photo by Julie Black
Dogs Welcome
Participants with or without dogs are welcome. The fun and excitement will continue afterwards with Dogfest!

Proceeds to benefit Hearts of Gold & the Mon River Trail Conservancy (MRTC) Dogs welcome to run/walk the 5k race!

Water station at halfway point. Water will be provided for both people and dogs.

WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, August 1th at 8:30am at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown, WV . Participants with or without dogs are welcome!!!

  • 7:30am Registration/Packet Pick-up
  • 8:15am Registration Ends
  • 8:30am 5k Run/Walk Begins
  • 10:00am Award Ceremony

PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the race will go benefit Hearts of Gold and the Mon River Trail Conservancy.

PARKING: Race day parking is available at the Wharf District parking garage located off of Don Knotts Blvd. in downtown Morgantown.

COURSE: The out and back course will be run/walked on the Deckers Creek Rail Trail starting at the amphitheatre. Trail is paved and completely flat.

REFRESHMENTS: Water station at halfway point (water will be provided for dogs as well). Water, fruit, bagels, and dog biscuits will be provided at the finish line.

AWARDS:

Overall top three male finishers with dogs.
Overall top three female finishers with dogs.

RULES:

1. Dogs must be kept on a leash at ALL times. No leashes longer than six feet in length and No extend-a-leashes permitted.

2. Dogs must be current on vaccinations.

3. Race officials reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog whose behavior could be dangerous to others.

4. Please use good judgment regarding the temperament of your pet.

5. Stay alert of other runners and dogs. Keep to the right as much as possible.

6. Pick up after your dog. Doggie bags will be given out before the race.

7. No dogs younger than six months of age on race day.

8. 3.1 miles is a significant distance for a dog to run continuously. Know your dog's limitations and stop running if there is sluggishness or excessive panting.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SPONSORS:

GENERATION MORGANTOWN, BOPARC, CHEAT LAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL,
SUDZY PAWZ PET WASH, DIVINE CANINE, PAMPERED 4 PAWS,
PAW PRINTS VET CLINIC, and ANIMAL MED CENTER


Start Date: 2009-08-01     Start Time: 8:30am
Event Name: Generation Morgantown Canine Classic 5K Run & Walk
Location(s): Morgantown, WV 26501
Hazel Ruby Mcquain Riverfront Park
Event Type(s): Run
  Road
Walk
Event Distance(s):
Contact(s): Ryan Dean
   Phone: 724-249-4093
   Email: ryan.v.dean@gmail.com
Rick Remish - IMAGINE West Virginia
   Phone: 304-282-4022
   Email: rick.remish@imaginewestvirginia.com
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Comments: Enjoy Dogfest afterwards
Offsite URL: www.generationmorgantown.com/