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Friday, August 3 - Saturday, August 4, 2012 -- Wheeling, WV
Debbie Green Memorial Race for a Reason 5K Run/Walk for Leukemia . Green Mile . Debbie's Dash (iPO Event Id#: 14068)

All event information at: debbiegreen5k.com


Results: [5K Run] [Run by Class] [5K Walk] [Walk by Class] [Mile] [Mile by Class]

Coverage:
[1998] [1999] [2000] [2001] [2002] [2003] [2004] [2006] [2007] [2009] [2010] [2011]

Proceeds of the event will benefit a local recipient who suffers from leukemia. The recipient will be announced on race weekend.

2012 Registration . . . [ Register Online ] with Active.com
Pre-registraion for 5K Run/Walk, Green Mile Run/Walk, & Debbies Dash.

FIRST 1,200 REGISTERED 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE

  • Official soft Dry-Fit Race Shirt
  • Official 5K Medallion
  • Music Every Mile
  • Post-Race Pasta Dinner & Refreshments
  • Championchip Timing
  • Opportunity to Win Numerous Door Prizes
  • Packet Coupons


Kelsey Baboul
Kelsey Baboul (center) was one of the recipients in 2011.


Events Schedule
    Friday, August 3rd

  • 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Packet Pickup
  • 7:00 pm - The Green Mile Run and Walk

    Saturday, August 4th

  • 3:00 - 6:00 pm - Packet Pickup
  • 5:30 pm - Debbie's Dash (100 yard dash for kids 9 & younger)
  • 6:30 pm - 5K Run and Walk
  • Post-Race - awards ceremony, pizza, door prizes

Location . . . (Start & Finish)

Heritage Port Park
12th and Water Street
Wheeling, WV 26003

Green Mile Info

  • Friday, AUG 3rd, 7:00 pm . . . Race starts at Wheeling's Heritage Port. Shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registered participants. Pizza provided by Dominos Pizza. Refreshments provided and Wild Horse will provide entertainment. Championchip timing by Runners High. Entry fee is $13.00 prior to the day of the race and $15.00 race day. Post-race shower facilities available at CentreTown Fitness. This Year's Green Mile is in memory of: Rob Kemp, Chris Carlier, Scott Melko and Matthugh Johnston.

    Green Mile Grand Door Prize is a Getaway trip to Niagara Falls at the Sheraton on the falls (2 Nights).

5K Race Info

  • Saturday, AUG 4th, 6:30 pm . . . The course is USATF Certified. CASH prizes for top finishers. Free parking available at 12th & Main St. at the Robinson Professional Center lot courtesy of Jacob Robinson and Bob Fitzsimmons families. Post-race shower facilities available at CentreTown Fitness. This race is part of the Washington County RRC Grand Prix. Three water stations throughout the course. retired. Please, no bikes, skates or pets, etc. permitted on race course. No turkeys, please!

  • Team Challenge . . . The Health Plan Fitness 5K Team Challenge is wide open with teams consisting of any groups of people who want to compete on the same team. Males, females, children, walkers and runners of all ages can form a team and compete in this year's event. The bigger the team the better!

  • Join the 5K Cancer White-Out! . . . This year the race crew is asking all 5K runners and walkers to wear a white shirt during the race in memory or honor of someone who is fighting a battle with cancer or for a loved one who has lost their life due to cancer!

Debbies Dash Info

  • Saturday, AUG 4th, 5:30 pm . . . 100 yard dash for children 9 years old and under. Registration is from 3:00 - 5:15 pm Saturday. (There will be Friday registration as well). There is a $3.00 entry fee. Shirts, race towels and pizza are guaranteed to the first 150 registered. Ice cream by Brynn E. Bears, balloons and goody bags for the kids.

Prize Drawings * Saturday . . . WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT!

Prizes to include free gasoline, fitness center memberships, 
running and walking shoes, gift certificates to TJs Sports 
Garden and Hole 'N Run, and much, much more. Keep your race 
tag for door prize drawing.

GRAND DOOR PRIZE: 7 Nights at the Sea Watch oceanfront resort - Myrtle Beach

ADDITIONAL DOOR PRIZES: One-year membership to CentreTown Fitness $300 set of new tires compliments of American Tire Kennywood tickets Weekend getaway to Station Square Sheraton Kennywood tickets Gift certificates to TJ's Sports Garden & Hole 'N Run DOUBLE YOUR DOOR PRIZE CHANCES! Those who participate in both the Debbie Green 5K and the Green Mile will have 2 chances at the 5K door prizes. You must pre-register for this additional opportunity by Thursday, August 2nd!


Start Date: 2012-08-03
Start Time:
End Date: 2012-08-04
Event Name: Debbie Green Memorial . Race for a Reason
Location(s): Wheeling, WV 26003
Heritage Port Park, 12th and Water Street
Event Type(s): Run
  Road
Walk
  Competitive
Event Distance(s): 5K 1mi
Contact(s): Ron Green
   Phone: 740-859-0704
   Email: RonGreen@DebbieGreen5K.com
Affiliate(s):
Comments: 1 Mile Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Race (9 & younger)
Offsite URL: debbiegreen5k.com