Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon - MAGP #4
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* Morgantown Area Grand Prix Series Event *
The Morgantown Area Grand Prix (MAGP) is open to runners only, but walkers can participate in listed races. The series helps local charitable and community service organizations and causes. View races and rules on the 2010 MAGP Series page.
- 2010 Course is Certified // The USATF certification number is WV09009MS.
- NO Race Day Registration // Limited to 600 participants. See "REGISTRATION"
- TWO Race Start Times ** // 8:30 am and 9:00 am
** Your start time and bus schedule will be posted 3 days prior to the race on www.montrails.org - YOU are responsible for knowing your start time, you will not be notified.
10TH ANNUAL
Your entry fee helps to maintain the trail. "Donate to the Cause"
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The half-marathon begins in Masontown, WV and finishes at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown. There will be seven water stops along the way.
PACKET PICK-UP
Location
Hazel Ruby-McQuain Park
1125 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
Time
Packet Pick-up will be from 6:30-8:00 AM.
Race Start Transportation & Times
--- Buses will leave at 7:30 AM for the 8:30 AM start
--- Buses will leave at 8:00 AM for the 9:00 AM start
Note that there are are two race start times: 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Your start time and bus schedule will be posted 3 days prior to the race on www.montrails.org - YOU are responsible for knowing your start time, you will not be notified.
Bus transportation will be provided by WVU Hospitals to the Deckers Creek Trailhead in Masontown, the race start. MAKE SURE YOU CATCH THE BUS!
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Due to the increase of participants, they can no longer allow same day registration and logistically ensure that all runners have a bus ride to the start. Participants must submit a completed registration form and pay a registration fee for qualification. Fees are non-refundable.
$40 Entry Fee // MUST be received by May 26, 2010
Your fee includes bus transportation to the race start, a t-shirt, finish-line refreshments, and live music. This event is limited to 600 participants, so reserve your spot now!
- [ Register online at Active.com ]
- [ Print pdf Registration Form ]
Make your check payable to MRTC
Mail to --- MRTC, PO Box 282, Morgantown, WV 26507-0282 - All proceeds benefit the Mon River Trails Conservancy to help manage and maintain the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails.
PHOTOS // Race coverage including photos, recap, posted results provided by iPlayOutside!
AWARDS // Announced at 1:00 PM Custom awards will be presented to:
-- Overall open class 1st thru 5th male // Overall open class 1st thru 5rd female
-- Top three male finishes in each age group: 19&under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
-- Top three female finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
-- The Caboose Award
TIMING
Timing will be provided by the Morgantown RoadRunners. Course support and race timing will close at 12:00 pm. There is one timing clock- those starting at 9:00 AM will need to subtract 30 minutes from the timing clock for finish time.
A complete listing of times and places will be posted at the finish and will be available at iPlayOutside.com - race times on iplayoutside.com and printed times will reflect your correct finish time.
TO BENEFIT
All proceeds from this event will be used to help maintain the trail, so donations are greatly appreciated!
The goal of the Mon River Trails Conservancy (a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization) is to maintain both trails to the highest standards possible. Your funds help make this possible.
Help the MRTC raise funding for resurfacing sections of the Deckers Creek Trail and trail head enhancements.
Currently, 48 miles of the Mon River / Caperton /Decker Creek Rail-Trails are open for non-motorized use, primarily walking, cycling, jogging, and cross-country skiing with a smooth, durable surface for wheel-chair use and all types of bicycles. In Morgantown and Star City, eight miles of trail are paved, allowing for in-line skating. The rail-trail connects three counties, Marion, Monongalia, and Preston Counties in North Central West Virginia.
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| Start Date: | 2010-06-05 |
| Event Name: | Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon - MAGP #4 |
| Location(s): |
Morgantown, WV 26505 Hazel Ruby-McQuain Park, 1125 University Ave. Morgantown, WV 26505 |
| Event Type(s): |
Run |
| Event Distance(s): | 13.1mi |
| Contact(s): |
Ella Belling Phone: 304-296-6185 Email: ella@montrails.org |
| Affiliate(s): |
Mon River Trails Conservancy |
| Comments: | NO race day registration, Two Race Starts 8:30 A.M. & 9:00 A.M. |
| Offsite URL: | montrails.org/events10dcthm.shtml |
