The idea for the Greater Clarksburg 10K was founded in the fall of 1996 for the purpose of encouraging maximum participation in a fun, innovative and civic minded physical activity which promotes good health and overall wellness to the citizens and friends of North Central West Virginia, thereby, giving businesses, groups, government, families, and individual citizens the occasion to enhance their corporate and collaborative interest in an improved lifestyle.
Prefer to mail your entry form and payment?
The Printable Registration Form will be available on here soon. You will be able to fill it out and mail it with your check to the address listed on the form.
The Printable Registration Form will be available on here soon. You will be able to fill it out and mail it with your check to the address listed on the form.
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Registration fees for 2024 are as follows: 10K By June 11 $30 - June 12 - Race Day $35 5K By June 11 $30 - June 12 - Race Day $35 Kids K (Always the same, even on race day) - $10 5K
The 5K Run begins at 8:40 am near the 10K Start Line. Prizes $6,000 available in prizes. Free Parking Race Day at the City Parking Garage on Hewes Avenue. Use Downtown Exit off Rt. 50. Race Results Watch for pictures and results on RunHigh.com web site. Special Rules for the Course In accordance with the rules and guidelines issued by USA Track and Field it is our intent to furnish the safest possible racecourse. Those who participate in violation of these rules will be disqualified and removed from the course. The guidelines further state "foot runners and authorized vehicles have the right-of-way at all times." No strollers, headphones, bicycles or roller blades are permitted on the course. Largest Team Competition The Greater Clarksburg 10K and 5K encourages friendly team competition. Team applications can be submitted using online registration or mail in forms. A minimum of 5 participants equals a team. Each member of the largest team will receive a McDonald's free McCafe drink. Traffic The Clarksburg Police Department will provide traffic control with the help of local volunteers. The entire course will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. Timing and Race Results Computer timing services will be provided. The Champion Computer Chips will be imbedded in the race bibs. The chip gives times throughout the course. Results will be posted at the award ceremony located at the Harrison County Court House steps. Massage Massage will be available to runners pre- and post-race and will be provided by Valarie Dunlevy, a nationally certified massage therapist, and friends. Course Description The course loops twice through residential and business districts over rolling terrain with short hills. Participants follow Main Street to Hardee's, turn left onto Marshall Street; turn left onto Pike Street at the Red Caboose Restaurant; follow Pike Street to Chestnut Street; turn left onto Chestnut Street; turn left onto Main Street; repeat the Course. The finish line is near the Harrison County Courthouse on Main Street. The 10K (6.2 mile) course has been certified and sanctioned by USA Track and Field. Cert. #WV17001MS 5K Course Description Shortly past the 10K start line, the 5K will begin. The runners will do one loop of the 10K course and finish at the Harrison County Court House (same finish line as the 10K). |
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