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Thursday, March 26, 2015 -- Fairmont, WV / Veterans Square, Downtown Fairmont
Pierpont Veterans 5K- MCPARC #2 (iPO Event Id#: 15544)

Past Coverage: [2013]

Join us for the 5th Annual Pierpont Tech Park Veterans 5k as we raise more money to support Veterans Education, Services and Scholarships. We offer a beautiful an inspiring course, a festive atmosphere, excellent post-race refreshments, and generous sponsors. So come out, support a great cause, and challenge yourself and your friends at The Tech-iest 5K in WV!

New Course at the I-79 Technology Park (exit 132)

Starts at 6:30 PM on Thurs. March 26

2015 Registration

  • Print [ Entry Form ] (pdf file)

    Schedule

    • 5:00 pm - Registration and Packet Pick-Up
    • 6:00 pm - Registration Closes
    • 6:15 pm - Kids' K Race Begins
    • 6:20 pm - Mascot Invitational
    • 6:30 pm - 5k and 2 Mile Races Begin
    • 7:15 pm - Awards & Post-Race Reception

Mascot Invitational

Introducing the third annual Mascot Invitational! Pierpont invites all area schools and businesses to join in a fun, spirited, and memorable race to take place immediately following the Kids K. RSVP your mascot at 304 367 4920

Kids K

Kids K participants will start at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center. Kids will cross the bridge before turning back and finishing at the Observation Tower. (Total distance is approximately 200 meters).

All runners will receive a #1 race bib, Pierpont / Tech Park Veterans 5k race shirt, and commemorative finishers medallion. Registration is FREE! Race begins at 6:15 pm.

Additional children's activities will be available throughout the main events.

Veterans Challenge

Please join us for the 2015 "Veterans Challenge" featuring a special category and prizes for our the top Veteran and Active Duty runners. We are also offering FREE REGISTRATION for Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel for both the 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk!

Beat the President

Back by popular demand! All runners have the chance to Beat the President. Any runner who can finish ahead of Pierpont President, Dr. Doreen Larson, will take home a special gift donated by one of our sponsors. Just a warning, Doreen is an avid runner who is used to winning. So train hard and catch her if you can!!!

5K Run Awards

Commemorative awards will be presented to the top overall mens and womens finishers in the Pierpont Tech Park Veterans 5k, as well as the top 2 finishers in each division. All participants pre-registered by March 20th are guaranteed a Pierpont Tech Park Veterans 5k race shirt. All athletes are also entitled to postrace refreshments and eligible for door-prizes to be awarded after the event.

5K Divisions:

  • Overall
  • Veterans Challenge (top Veteran/Active Duty runners)
  • Age-Group (every 10 years, under 20 to 60+

Course Description

New Course at I-79 Technology Park

Our beautiful loop course takes you on a tour of some of the most innovative companies in WV! Beginning at the Observation Tower, racers will pass Pierponts Advanced Technology Center, tour First Energy Corp., run through the Technology Towers, visit the NASA IV & V campus, circle the Alan B. Mollohan Innovation Center, pass the Technology Training Center and the massive NOAA satellite dishes, around the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center and finishing back at the Observation Tower.

Location

I-79 Technology Park

Directions

FROM I-79 North:
Take Exit 132 (South Fairmont).
At off-ramp light, turn left.
Turn Left an the next traffic light (NASA Blvd.).
Turn Right at Galliher Drive (top of hill).
Take the first Right to Robert H. Mollohan Research Center
Park in the Parking Garage and take the stairs / elevator to the Plaza.

FROM I-79 South:
Take Exit 132 (South Fairmont).
At off-ramp light, turn left.
Turn Right an the next traffic light (NASA Blvd.).
Turn Right at Galliher Drive (top of hill).
Take the first Right to Robert H. Mollohan Research Center.
Park in the Parking Garage and take the stairs / elevator to the Plaza.


Start Date: 2015-03-26     Start Time: 6:30pm
Event Name: Pierpont Veterans 5K- MCPARC #2
Location(s): Fairmont, WV 26554
Veterans Square, Downtown Fairmont
Event Type(s): Run
  Road
Walk
  Non-Competitive
Event Distance(s): 5K 2mi
Contact(s): Ron Weist
   Phone: 304-367-4920
   Email: ron.weist@pierpont.edu
Affiliate(s): MCPARC Race Series
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Offsite URL: www.pierpont.edu/veterans5k