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Saturday, April 30, 2011 -- Marlinton, WV / Greenbrier River and Trail
Great Greenbrier River Race Triathlon
(iPO Event Id#: 13316)

3 mile rail-trail run, 4 mile flat-water paddle, 10 mile rail-trail bike

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Past Coverage: [1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2006] [2007] [2008] [2009] [2010]

2011 Registration . . . MUST REGISTER BY April 11

    Print your [ Entry Form ] or download [ PDF Form ]

    ALL Participants MUST REGISTER BY April 11 and reserve tickets for Pasta Dinner if attending. NO late registration accepted. NO exceptions!

Join us for the 25th Anniversary of the Great Greenbrier Race!

Great Greenbrier River Race
Register by April 11, 2011!
In a beautiful setting along the Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, this family-friendly, 17-mile mini-triathlon features a post-race gourmet picnic with live music, drawings, and great prizes.

Net proceeds from the race go to the Greenbrier River Trail Association, a private non-profit advocacy group dedicated to improvement and promotion of the Greenbrier River Trail and related facilities.

Course (17 Miles Total)

3 Mile Rail-Trail Run, 4 Mile Flat-Water Paddle, 10 Mile Rail-Trail Bike Ride

Approximately half the run course and 3 miles of the bike course are paved; the rest is fine gravel. Most riders use mountain bikes; some use road bikes with cyclocross tires. The river course is mostly shallow with a few fast spots but no real rapids.

Location . . . Packet Pickup & Pasta Party

Marlinton United Methodist Church
806 6th Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954-1211 . . . [Google Map]

Schedule of Events

Friday, 4/29 - Marlinton United Methodist Church

    Corner of 6th Ave. and 9th Street (Follow Signs)

  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Race packet pickup

  • PASTA PARTY sponsored by Forman Law Office

    For admittance into the Pasta Party, you must reserve tickets. Check the appropriate boxes on registration form. Extra tickets for non-competitors are available.

Saturday, 4/30 - Marlinton Mini Park

    (at Gazebo in town)

  • 8:00 - 10:00 am - Drop off boats just above bridge. Solos leave bikes at Buckeye transition. Race packet pickup at tent near Gazebo.

  • 10:30 am - Race meeting at Gazebo (mandatory), Panoramic Group Photo will be taken.

  • 11:00 am - RACE START

  • 1:30 pm - Post-race Picnic, live music, socializing and tales of triumph and woe

  • 2:30 pm - Awards ceremony

Lodging

Visit PocahontasCountyWV.com or call (800) 336-7009 for area accommodations.

Great Greenbrier River Race
You can rent boats if needed.
Awards

First, second, third presented to overall (advantage teams NA),solos, and each category (see entry form).

Rent

Local canoe/kayak or bike rentals:
Appalachian Sport, Marlinton (304) 799-4050
Jack Horner's Corner, Seebert (304) 653-4515

Race Rules

  • Solo or Teams of 2 to 4 people.
  • No more than 2 individuals to a boat.
  • Life jackets (boat) and bike helmets are required.
  • Teams using Kevlar boats or tandem bikes must register in the Advantage category.
  • Competitors are responsible for transportation of all equipment.
  • Attending the 10:30 am race meeting is mandatory; essential info. is given out at that time.

    Suggestions

  • Don't miss the deadline! Forms must be postmarked by 4/11/11. There will be no LATE or RACE DAY REGISTRATION .
  • Arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to set up before the 10:30 am meeting. The Greenbrier River Trail is non-motorized.
  • Ride your bike to Buckeye; it's only four level miles and a good warm-up. Between 8 and 10 a.m. a shuttle van (courtesy of Appalachian Sport) will run between Buckeye and Marlinton.
  • There is no parking at the Buckeye transition.
  • Provided you finish by 1:00 pm, you'll have ample time to pick up your boat from Buckeye and return for the picnic and awards ceremony.

    POC

    About the Area & Trail

    The Greenbrier River Trail is a West Virginia State Park which follows the C&O Railroad right-of-way along the Greenbrier River from Cass to Caldwell, a distance of 77 miles. Open year-round, it is nearly level (one percent grade) and closed to motorized vehicles.

    There are picnic and primitive camping areas along the entire length, as well as swimming holes, boat pull-outs and some of the finest scenery in the State. Overnight lodging and meals lie within short distances from the Trail. Bicycles and canoes can be rented in several locations.

    For further information, visit the following websites:


    Start Date: 2011-04-30     Start Time: 11:00am
    Event Name: Great Greenbrier River Race Triathlon
    Location(s): Marlinton, WV 24954
    Greenbrier River & Trail
    Event Type(s): Run
      Road
    Bike
      MTB
        XC
      Road
    Multi
      Tri/Duathlon
        Road
        Off-Road
    Event Distance(s): 3mi 4mi 10mi
    Contact(s): Pocahontas County CVB
       Phone: 800-336-7009
       Email: info@pocahontascountywv.com
    Affiliate(s):
    Comments: 3 m rail-trail run, 4 m flat-water paddle, 10 m rail-trail bike
    Offsite URL: greenbrierrivertrail.com
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