Sunday, January 6, 2013 -- Fairmont, WV / Prickett's Fort State Park
Run to Read Half Marathon - Run to Read Triple Crown #1
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2013 Registration
- [ Register Online ] with signmeup.com or print [ Entry Form ] (pdf)
- $20 by 12/6/12 . . . $25 by 1/2/13 . . . $30 after 1/2/13
- Knit hat & gloves to first 400 registrants.
- Packet Pickup . Race Day Registration
Will be held Sunday (1/7/13) inside the visitor's center at Prickett's Fort. Race day registration opens at 12:30 pm at the Fort on race day.
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Snow date is Sunday 1/13/13 at 2pm. Call (304)825-6311 the morning of 1/6/13 if in doubt, if no one answers assume the race is on!
Photos will be provided by iPlayOutside!
Course - [ View Race Map ]
Double out & back course, 1% grade. Starting on the paved Mcparc Trail running through the Meredith tunnel and back to Prickett's Fort. The first section is blacktop & is about 4.2 miles in length. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail which is crushed limestone & the race will finish on this trail.
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Bathrooms also in the building next to the vistor's center. More bathrooms in the lower parking lot.
USATF certified course (certification code WV09010MS)
Age Divisions . Awards Breakdown
These are guaranteed.
Numbers may be increased if pre-registration totals warrant.
- FEMALE runners
Overall top 7 ... Age group (# of awards, no duplication)
0-14 (1), 15-19 (2), 20-24 (4), 25-29 (5), 30-34 (4), 35-39 (4), 40-44 (4), 45-49 (4), 50-54 (3), 55-59 (1), 60-99 (1) - MALE runners
Overall top 7 ... Age group (# of awards, no duplication)
0-14 (1), 15-19 (2), 20-24 (2), 25-29 (4), 30-34 (3), 35-39 (3), 40-44 (5), 45-49 (2), 50-54 (4), 55-59 (2), 60-64 (1), 65-69 (1), 70-99 (1) - Walkers
First 3 females and first 3 males overall receive awards. No age groups for walkers. Walker must announce their status as they cross the finish line
- Finishers #300 & #400
Will each receive an award regardless of gender; whether runner or walker.
Location . Directions
Prickett's Fort State Park
RR 3, Box 407
Fairmont, WV 26554
(phone) 304-363-3030
(web) www.prickettsfortstatepark.com
The park is located two miles from I-79 at Exit 139, north of Fairmont, West Virginia. Follow signs to the park. Parking is limited at the visitor's center. There is adequate parking available in the lower parking lot near the boat ramp.
Additional Information
Pictures by iPlayOutside (not volunteers). Snow date will be Sunday 1/13/13 at 2pm. Call 304/825-6311 the morning of 1/6/13 if in doubt. If no one answers, assume the race is on! The race will be chip timed.
Interested in hosting an international runner? Read this pdf about how you can.
Lodging
The Clarion Inn (located right off I-79, exit 137) is offering a special flat rate effective Saturday 1/5/13 and/or Sunday 1/6/13. The rate is $56 + tax. This applies for 1 to 4 occupants per room. Checkout time is noon but a later check out time may be negotiated depending upon how busy they are. Call 1-304-366-5500, ask for the business office and request the special rate for the half marathon.
Sponsors
All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County, a United Way agency. LVMC provides free tutoring to adults & children in basic reading, math, ESL (english as a second language), GED preparation, computer basics & related subjects. LVMC is accredited by Pro Literacy Worldwide.
Special thanks to Marion County Parks and Recreation for all their help.
Timing and Results: Provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Services.
| Start Date: | 2013-01-06 Start Time: 2:00pm |
| Event Name: | Run to Read Half Marathon - Run to Read Triple Crown #1 |
| Location(s): |
Fairmont, WV 26554 Prickett's Fort State Park |
| Event Type(s): |
Run Road Off Road Walk Competitive |
| Event Distance(s): | 13.1mi |
| Contact(s): |
Jim Woolfitt Phone: 304-366-6055 Email: run2read@yahoo.com |
| Affiliate(s): | |
| Comments: | Snow Date: January 13, 2013 @ 2PM |
| Offsite URL: | www.runningintheusa.com/r2rhm |
