Saturday, May 3, 2008 -- Kingwood, WV
Cheat Festival 5K-MAGP Sprint #5
Presented by the Friends of the Cheat (FOC)
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To Pre-Register: Print your [Entry Form]
Entry Fee: $20 if you register by Saturday April 26th 2008. Registrations postmarked after this date and race day registration will $25.
The first 100 registered runners will receive a free Cheat Fest 5K T-shirt and all runners will receive free admission to the Cheat River Festival.
Race Details:
- Registration 8:30-9:45 am, May 3, 2008
- Start Time is 10:00 am
- Race at the Preston County Country Club
- Results/Photos will be displayed on iPlayOutside
Course Description:
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Post-Race Finish: Water and snacks will be available for runners immediately following the race. Everyone can purchase food and beverages from vendors inside the Cheat River Festival.
Race Categories & Awards: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. The overall awards will be given to top 3 male and female finishers. In addition, the top 3 male and female finishers from each category will receive an award. Once again, the awards are ceramic dyed EnvironOxide medallions. The overall awardees will receive sculpted ceramic bowls that are dyed with EnvironOxide. These awards are crafted by a local potter, Gail Vincent.
Directions to the Preston County Country Club
- From I-68: Take Exit 23 for Bruceton Mills. Turn onto Route 26 South. Continue on Route 26 south for about 10 miles. You will pass the Cheat River Festival Site and Albright Exxon Station and Kwik Stop. Turn left onto St. Joe's Road (Route 7/12) immediately before the Cheat River Bridge. Follow St. Joe's Road for approximately 3 miles. Make the right immediately before the intersection with Route 7 at the Caddell Bridge. Follow signs to the Preston Country Club. Signs will be posted directing you to parking and registration.
- From Route 7 (Morgantown): Follow Route 7 South from Morgantown through Kingwood. Immediately after crossing the Cheat River at Caddell Bridge make a left onto St. Joe's Road and another immediate left back underneath of Route 7. Follow signs to the Preston Country Club. Signs will be posted directing you to parking and registration.
About the Cheat River Festival:
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The Festival benefits The Friends of the Cheat (FOC), helping to restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed.
To Get There: The Friends of the Cheat Festival Grounds are located just north of Albright, West Virginia on Route 26. Albright is about 25 miles southeast of Morgantown, West Virginia. The grounds are easy to find. Parking is available near the festival site.
Start Date: | 2008-05-03 |
Event Name: | Cheat Festival 5K-MAGP Sprint #5 |
Location(s): |
Albright, WV 26519 |
Event Type(s): |
Run Road Walk |
Event Distance(s): | |
Contact(s): |
Jessica Zamias Email: jessica.zamias@gmail.com Friends of the Cheat Phone: 304-329-3621 / 304-329-3622 Fax Email: foc@cheat.org |
Affiliate(s): |
Morgantown Area Grand Prix |
Comments: | Part of the Cheat Festival-Run, sun, music, food, and fun! |
Offsite URL: | cheat.org/festival/roadrace/ |