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Inaugural GCWA Halloween 5k in Midland
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The George¹s Creek Watershed Association (GCWA) will be hosting a Halloween 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run in the Town of Midland on October 25, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The scenic and challenging 5k Course will begin at the George¹s Creek Bridge on Union Street and wind through the Town of Midland along residential streets and Route 36. There is a slight uphill section approaching the first half mile and a steep uphill section approaching the second mile followed by a rolling downhill stretch just after the second mile.
All proceeds from the race will support the ongoing and future projects of the GCWA. In the first half of 2008, the GCWA engaged over 1000 volunteer hours in environmental stewardship projects and educational outreach. Recent projects include rain barrel workshops, watershed tours for area schools, tree plantings at the Knapps Meadow Streambank Restoration site, and the beginnings of tree nursery projects at Westmar Middle School and Fort Hill High School.
A $50 cash prize is offered for the overall male and female and overall male and female masters winners in the 5k. Non-cash awards will be offered to the top three male and female finishers in each age division.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race. The first 100 paying participants are guaranteed a performance fabric commemorative shirt supplied by EnduraFit, and all participants will receive a race day bag with a special gift from Subaru. Following the race, we will have awards, refreshments, and door prizes including chances to win gift certificates to area restaurants and tickets to a Pittsburg Pirates game among other prizes.
Entry fees are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (under 18) participants. Children 8 and under are welcome to join in on the 1 Mile Fun Run free of charge.
Race day registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Midland Fire Hall.
The GCWA would like to thank the following sponsors: EnduraFit, Mountain City Cabinets,
Adventure Sports, Arts-N-Letters, Carl Belt, Inc, Clise Coal Company, D&D Motors, Duckworth Insurance, Edward Jones Investments, Egle Nursing Home, Friends of George Edwards, G & S Coal Company, George¹s Creek Pharmacy, Kiddy¹s Contracting, Lion¹s Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care, Pine Mountain Coal Company, Standard Bank LaVale, Town of Barton, Town of Lonaconing, and the Town of Midland. We would also like to thank the Queen City Striders for providing the GCWA with this fundraising opportunity as well as providing race support and planning assistance.
Contributions for door prizes generously provided by Highland Harley Davidson, Powell¹s Grocery, Princess Restaurant, Washington Redskins, Pittsburg Pirates, Main Street Books, Auto Zone, Clancy¹s Irish Pub, Subway‹Frostburg, Four Tee Herbs, Denny¹s‹Lavale, and others.
Water for the race is generously provided by Roaring Springs Water out of Pennsylvania. Race day bags and participants give-aways contributed by MetroSports Magazine. Race day shirts printed by Arts-N-Letters in Cumberland, MD.
Additional information about the race and entry forms can be found on the GCWA website at www.gcwsa.org/fundraisers. Entry forms can also be found on the QCS website at www.qcstriders.org/maincalendar.html. Please contact OSM/VISTA Cassie McCrae for information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities at 301-268-8133 or info@gcwsa.org.
More Information
The George¹s Creek Watershed Association (GCWA) will be hosting a Halloween 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run in the Town of Midland on October 25, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The scenic and challenging 5k Course will begin at the George¹s Creek Bridge on Union Street and wind through the Town of Midland along residential streets and Route 36. There is a slight uphill section approaching the first half mile and a steep uphill section approaching the second mile followed by a rolling downhill stretch just after the second mile.
All proceeds from the race will support the ongoing and future projects of the GCWA. In the first half of 2008, the GCWA engaged over 1000 volunteer hours in environmental stewardship projects and educational outreach. Recent projects include rain barrel workshops, watershed tours for area schools, tree plantings at the Knapps Meadow Streambank Restoration site, and the beginnings of tree nursery projects at Westmar Middle School and Fort Hill High School.
A $50 cash prize is offered for the overall male and female and overall male and female masters winners in the 5k. Non-cash awards will be offered to the top three male and female finishers in each age division.
Awards will be presented immediately following the race. The first 100 paying participants are guaranteed a performance fabric commemorative shirt supplied by EnduraFit, and all participants will receive a race day bag with a special gift from Subaru. Following the race, we will have awards, refreshments, and door prizes including chances to win gift certificates to area restaurants and tickets to a Pittsburg Pirates game among other prizes.
Entry fees are $15 for adults and $10 for youth (under 18) participants. Children 8 and under are welcome to join in on the 1 Mile Fun Run free of charge.
Race day registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Midland Fire Hall.
The GCWA would like to thank the following sponsors: EnduraFit, Mountain City Cabinets,
Adventure Sports, Arts-N-Letters, Carl Belt, Inc, Clise Coal Company, D&D Motors, Duckworth Insurance, Edward Jones Investments, Egle Nursing Home, Friends of George Edwards, G & S Coal Company, George¹s Creek Pharmacy, Kiddy¹s Contracting, Lion¹s Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care, Pine Mountain Coal Company, Standard Bank LaVale, Town of Barton, Town of Lonaconing, and the Town of Midland. We would also like to thank the Queen City Striders for providing the GCWA with this fundraising opportunity as well as providing race support and planning assistance.
Contributions for door prizes generously provided by Highland Harley Davidson, Powell¹s Grocery, Princess Restaurant, Washington Redskins, Pittsburg Pirates, Main Street Books, Auto Zone, Clancy¹s Irish Pub, Subway‹Frostburg, Four Tee Herbs, Denny¹s‹Lavale, and others.
Water for the race is generously provided by Roaring Springs Water out of Pennsylvania. Race day bags and participants give-aways contributed by MetroSports Magazine. Race day shirts printed by Arts-N-Letters in Cumberland, MD.
Additional information about the race and entry forms can be found on the GCWA website at www.gcwsa.org/fundraisers. Entry forms can also be found on the QCS website at www.qcstriders.org/maincalendar.html. Please contact OSM/VISTA Cassie McCrae for information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities at 301-268-8133 or info@gcwsa.org.
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