The 2009 Blacksburg Classic - featuring a fun run, a 5K run, and a 10K run - will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2009 - 1:00 PM (Fun Run at 12:20 PM).
For complete information, please visit the 2009 Blacksburg Classic site.
We excerpt some ofthe information here:
Packet pick-up and race day registration: Begins at 10:00 AM on race day at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, 709 Airport Rd., Blacksburg, VA. Race day registration for all events will close promptly at 12:15 PM.
Awards - 10 mile and 5K: Overall: Top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award. The first male and female masters (40+) and grand masters (50+) will receive an award. Age-group: Awards three deep, male and female, in the following categories: 8 & under (5K only), 9–12 (5K only), 13–17 (5K only), 17 & under (10-mile only); 18–23, 24–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70 & over. Runners are eligible for one award, which will be determined in the following order of priority: overall, masters, grand masters, age group. Awards will not be mailed. Fun Run: Each fun run participant will receive a medal.
Course: The 10-mile and 5K are rolling courses through Blacksburg, near the Virginia Tech campus, on roads and paved footpaths. All miles will be marked. Water will be available on both courses. Course descriptions available at <http://civic.bev.net/striders/classic_2009.html>.
Post-Race: Free food and beverages for runners after the race at race headquarters. Awards ceremony and drawings for door prizes will follow as soon as possible after each race. Results will be posted at http://civic.bev.net/striders/classic_2009.html the week after the race and also on www.runaboutsports.com within hours.
