Saturday, May 31, 2008 -- Philippi, WV
Blue & Gray 5K
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- Sign-up today! [Entry Form]
- Course -Begins and ends on Walnut St. behind the courthouse, downtown Philippi
- Race Day Registration -begins at 7:30 behind the Barbour County Court House
- Entry Fee -$12 if registration is received by May 23 // After May 23, $15
- Race Shirts -T-shirts guaranteed to the first 150 participants
- Refreshments -provided after the race
Runner Awards
Go to the top 3 male and female overall and the top 3 in each age group. Age groups are: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.
Walker Awards
Go to the top 2 male and female walkers and the top 2 in each age group. Age groups are: 20 and under, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, and over 70.
The Blue & Gray Reunion: On race day and during the week you can relive the year 1861, when the first land battle of the Civil War was fought. Re-enactors in Philippi, West Virginia will highlight important moments in our history. Also, Civil War campsites will be erected for the public to enjoy.
Bring the whole family to see the chili cook-off, parade, crafts, and food vendors everywhere. Area artists will have their paintings on display and the Community Education Outreach Service will host a Quilt Show. See more info. about these events at www.philippi.org/.
How to Get to Philippi, WV
From Charleston, WV - Take I-79 N. to exit 115, S. on Rt. 20, E. on Rt. 57, and N. on 119.
From Pittsburgh, PA/Morgantown, WV -Take I-79 S. to exit 115, S. on Rt. 20, E. on Rt. 57, and N. on 119.
From Elkins, WV -Take Rt. 250 N. to Philippi.
From Ohio -Take I-77 south to Parkersburg and Rt. 50 east to I-79 at Clarksburg and I-79 S to Exit 115; or I-70 east to I-79, south to Exit 115 at Clarksburg; then Rts. 20 south, 57 east, and 119 north to Philippi. (22 miles from Exit 115).
| Start Date: | 2008-05-31 Start Time: 9:00am |
| Event Name: | Blue & Gray 5K |
| Location(s): |
Philippi, WV 26416 |
| Event Type(s): |
Run Road Walk |
| Event Distance(s): | 5K |
| Contact(s): |
Paula Townsend Phone: 304-823-1411 Email: ptownsend26250@yahoo.com Cindy Kelly Phone: 304-457-4413 / 304-823-1994 Email: cikelley@worldvision.org |
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| Offsite URL: | www.wvschools.com/bes/blue&grayracebrochure2008final.pdf |
