Saturday, April 24, 2010 -- Marlinton, WV
Great Greenbrier River Race Triathlon
[Overall Results] [Results by Class]
Coverage: [1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2006] [2007] [2008] [2009]
All Participants must REGISTER EARLY. No late registration accepted.. No exceptions!!
Register -- [2010 Entry Form] (pdf file)
Registered participants receive tickets to a Pasta Party held the night preceding the Race (courtesy of Forman and Rist Law Firm, Charleston). Don't miss a unique, increasingly popular competitive event for all levels of fitness and skill.
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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.
Location
Marlinton United Methodist Church
806 6th Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954-1211
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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, 4/23 // Marlinton United Methodist Church, Corner of 6th Ave. and 9th St.
6 - 8 pm
- Race Packet Pick-Up
- Forman & Rist Pasta Party: For pre-registered competitors & paid guests only. A limited amount of extra meals will be available for purchase
Saturday, 4/24 // Marlinton Mini Park (in town)
8 -10 am - Drop off boats just above bridge, Solos leave bikes at Buckeye transition
10:30 am - Race meeting at gazebo (mandatory)
11:00 am - Race start; team cyclists ride to Buckeye
1:30 pm - Post-race picnic, live music, socializing and tales of triumph and woe
2:30 pm - Awards ceremony
Prizes // First, Second, and Third Overall awarded in ...
Teams(Advantage teams ineligible for overall prizes.), Solos, and Each Category.
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- Solo or Teams of 2 to 4 people.
- No more than two 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
Register EARLY. (Forms MUST be postmark by April 12) No Exceptions. LATE or RACE DAY REGISTRATION is not an option.
Arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to set up before the 10:30 am meeting. This is a non-motorized trail.
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, you'll have ample time to pick up your boat from Buckeye and return for the picnic and awards ceremony.
Bicycles and canoes can be rented in several locations. Local canoe/kayak or bike rentals: Appalachian Sport in Marlinton (304)799-4050 or Jack Horner's Corner in Seebert (304)653-4515
Maps and other literature may be picked up at the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau located at 708 Second Avenue, across from the Town Fire Dept.
About the Greenbrier River 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.
For further information, visit the following websites:
| Start Date: | 2010-04-24 Start Time: 11:00am |
| Event Name: | Great Greenbrier River Race Triathlon |
| Location(s): |
Marlinton, WV 24954 |
| Event Type(s): |
Multi Tri/Duathlon Paddle |
| Event Distance(s): | 17mi |
| Contact(s): |
Gail Hyer Phone: 304-799-4636 Email: ghyer@pocahontascountywv.com |
| Affiliate(s): |
Pocahontas County CVB |
| Comments: | post-race gourmet picnic, live music, drawings, great prizes |
| Offsite URL: | www.iplayoutside.com/images/Events/2010/04/12639/greenbrierriverrace_form.pdf |
