Oregon Track Club Masters will be putting on the 2011 edition of the Fall Celebration Run on Sunday, September 25 at 9:00 am. This annual event will once again be held on bike trails near Pre's Trail and on both sides of the scenic Willamette River. Entrants can choose the 8K Run, the 5K Run or the 5K Walk, all of which will start at 9 AM near the picnic shelters near the parking area in Alton Baker Park.
NEW THIS YEAR -- In addition to our regular results and awards, the 8K and 5K runs will be providing age-graded results, which adjust your time based on tables created to take into account your age.
We also will again put on a Kid's Half Mile Run for kids 12 and younger starting at 9:45 am. Bring the family and enjoy this fun event together!
You don't have to be a member of the Oregon Track Club to enter this event, but OTC and OTC Masters members will receive a $5 discount for entry fees in the 8K Run and 5K Run and Walk.
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time: The 8K Run and the 5K Run and Walk start at 9:00 am. The Kid's 1/2 mile run starts at 9:45.
Where: All races start near the picnic shelters in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon.
Courses: The 8K Run (4.97 miles) and the 5K Run and Walk (3.1 miles) are on flat, fast and scenic certified courses through Alton Baker Park and along both sides of the Willamette River. The 8K gets its additional distance by adding a loop in the wildlife area of Alton Baker Park The Kids Half Mile Run is a non-competitive run for kids 12 and younger. The fun run starts and finishes at the Alton Baker Park picnic shelters near the start and finish of the 5K and 8K. All fun run participants will receive a completion ribbon.
Awards: In the 8K and 5K runs, awards will be given to the first male and female finishers, the first male and female masters finishers the top three in each five year age group, all based on actual time. In addition, awards will be given to the first male and female finishers based on age-graded times.
Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Entry Fees: For the 8k Run and 5K Run and Walk: $20 with a cotton Nike T-shirt or $15 without a t-shirt. OTC and OTC Masters members receive a $5 discount. Add $5 for day of race registration.
For the Kids Fun Run: $5 with a cotton Nike T-shirt or $2 without a T-shirt. No extra fee for day of race registration for the Kids Fun Run.
Registration:
Online Registration Here
In person: Eugene Running Company, Oakway Center, Eugene, Oregon, now through 5 pm September 24.
Mail: Download an entry form HERE and mail to Fall Celebration Run, Eugene OR 97405. Enclose a check payable to OTCM.
Day of race: Alton Baker Park picnic shelter 7 am - 8:45 am.
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, September 24: at the Eugene Running Company noon - 5pm.
Day of race: Alton Baker Park picnic shelter 7 am - 8:45 am.
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