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Race Directors: To include your event in the Race Calendar, mail, e-mail, or fax applications or information about your event to: Tom Rownd, 609 Chuckie Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/277-4739) (tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Tuesday, 02/07/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road. Michael Jebbia, WPHS cross country coach, will address the Club. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Saturday, 02/27/10 (10: 00 a.m.) 34^th Annual Spring Thaw (Allison Park, PA). Races of 10, 15, and 20 miles are staged from The North Park Rose Barn and consist of 5-mile loops around a lake. The entry fees vary, depending upon the race entered and the date of application submission. All runners will be scored for the 10-mile event, with the top 3 males and females overall and in age division will receive awards. Also, the top male and female masters of the 10 and 20-mile races and the top 3 overall male and female 20-mile finishers will be rewarded. Pre-registrants (02/15/10) will receive long sleeve tech shirts. 15-mile finishers will receive a pair of gloves, and 20-mile finishers will receive an embroidered hat and gloves. For information, contact Elite Runners & Walkers, Chiodo’s Plaza, 5992 Steubenville Pike, Suite E, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412/490-0881).

Sunday, 02/28/10 (1:00 p.m.) 29^th Annual Winter Run – 15 & 3-Mile Races (Granville, OH). Note: The race venue has moved from Pickerington, OH to Granville, OH. Both races start and end at Granville Intermediate School. The 15-mile event features (2) 7-1/2 mile loops, while the 3-miler is out-and-back. The entry fee is $25 until 02/13 ($30). Awards will be presented to the top 3 males and females overall and in age groups and to the top 5 overall male and female 5-milers. Participants will receive long-sleeve T-shirts. For more information, contact Columbus Roadrunners Club, P.O. Box 15584, Columbus, OH 43215 (www.columbusroadrunners.org.)

Tuesday, 03/02/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Sunday, 03/07/10 21^st Annual &RRC Mill Creek Distance Classic – Half Marathon (8:45 a.m.) & 5K (9:00 a.m.). Both events will take place entirely within Mill Creek State Park and feature challenging courses. The entry fees are $25 and $15 respectively until 03/06, when a $2 late fee will apply. Online registration is available via www.active.com. Both races will reward the top 3 males and females overall and in age divisions. Wind shirts are guaranteed to the first 600 entrants. For information, contact Rick Hart, YRRC, P.O. Box 2817, Youngstown, OH 44511 (330/727-6070 or rhart829@sbcglobal.net. or http://ytownrunners.org.)

Saturday, 03/13/10 (10:00 a.m.) St. Patrick’s 5K Fun Run / Walk & Kid’s 1K (0.6 Mile) Fun Run / Walk (Toronto, OH). The race starts at Black Horse Landing and ends at Henley St. The 5K entry fee is $15 (includes a T-shirt), The Kids’ 1K (13 years old and younger) is $7 (includes a T-shirt), and the Fun Run is $10 (does not include a T-shirt). There will be a $3 late fee for T-shirt entrants after 03/03/10. For information, contact Revitalization, P.O. Box 121, Toronto, OH 43964 (740/544-6439 or www.TheGemCity.org).

Saturday, 03/20/10 (9:00 a.m.) Spring 5k Event (Yorkville, OH). A flat, fast course starts and ends at South Elementary School, where pre- and post-race activities will take place. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. The entry fee is $15 until 03/13/10 ($18). Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female walkers and runners overall and in age divisions. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 50 registrants. For information, contact Diane McCracken (740/296-4008 or diane.basich@omeresa.net) or Merri Matthews (740/632-1694 or buc_merri@omeresa.net), American Cancer Society, c/o Spring 5K Race For A Cure, 6899 State Route 150, Dillonvale, OH 43917.

Saturday, 03/27/10 (8:30 a.m.) 10^th Annual Just A Short Run (Allison Park, PA). JASR is comprised of 4 events: ½ marathon run / walk, ½ marathon 3-person relay, 30K run (runners only), and 5K run / walk. Visit www.justashortrun.net for the entry fee schedule. All races will take place entirely on gently rolling paved roads within North Park. There will be overall and age division awards, including prize money. All 30K finishers will receive a finisher’s medallion. For information, contact Kevin Smith, Elite Runners & Walkers, 5992 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412/490-0881).

Saturday, 3/27/10 9:00am Barnesville Park Rotary lake 5k trail run and 1 mile walk. for more info call 740-425-2822

Saturday, 04/03/10 (9:00 a.m.) Webark 5K Run & Walk (Glen Dale, WV). Race proceeds benefit Webark Estates, a no-kill animal shelter located in Moundsville, WV. The out-and-back course starts and ends at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. The entry fee is $15. (Children 15 and younger -- $10.) Online registration is available via www.active.com. Applications can be printed from www.iplayoutside.com. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners and walkers overall and in age divisions. Long-sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 200 registrants. There will be a post-race pizza part sponsored by Domino’s Pizza, and there will be random drawings for door prizes. For information contact Pam Lacefield, Webark 5K, P.O. Box 918, Moundsville, WV 26041 (304/845-0855) or Tom Rownd, race director (tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Tuesday, 04/06/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road, Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Saturday, 04/17/10 (9:00 a.m.) Catholic Charities West Virginia Race For Hope 5K Run / Walk (Wheeling, WV). The race, which will raise funds and awareness in support of CCWVA Northern Region, starts at 17^th & Wood Street, travels along Wheeling’s Heritage Trail and Rock Point Rd, and finishes in the vicinity of 1^st Choice America Credit Union. The entry fee is $15 until 04/12/10 ($18). Registration and post-race activities will take place at St. Alphonsus Parish Hall at 21^st & Market St. Awards will be presented to the top 3 males and females and masters in both the run and walk. Also, the top 2 males and females of both events will be recognized in age divisions. There also will be a 100-meter Munchkin Run for children ages 3 to 8. T-shirts will be available for a donation of $5. For information, contact Catholic Charities West Virginia, 110 North York S., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/23-01280, x-107 or www.catholiccharitieswv.org.).

Sunday, 04/18/10 2010 Union Hospital Run For Home Half-Marathon, 3-Person Team Relay, & Fun Run (New Philadelphia, OH). The course starts and ends at Tuscora Park. The registration fee for the half-marathon is $30 until 03/15/10 ($50), and the relay fee is $75 until 03/15/10 ($100). The 5-mile walk and the Fun Run have fees of $20 and $10 respectively until 03/15/10 ($25 & $12 respectively). There is no fee for the Kids’ Run. Online registration is available via www.ohiochallengeseries.com or www.runforhome.org. The 3-person relay is male, female, or coed. There will be awards presented in all events. All half-marathon finishers will receive Tech shirts and a medallion, while fun run and walk participants will receive a T-shirt. There will be post-race refreshments and entertainment. Note: there will be a pre-race pasta dinner Saturday night. For information, contact Run For Home, 213 Lloyd St., Dover, OH 44622.

Sunday, 04/25/10 (3:00 p.m.) New Martinsville Running Club First Annual 5K Fun Run / Walk (New Martinsville, WV). The flat and fast course starts and ends at Hydro Rd. The registration is $15 for adults and $10 for children (15 and younger). There is a $2 discount if entry precedes 04/21/10. Awards will be presented in “the standard age groups,” as well as to the fastest heavyweights, New Martinsville School and Magnolia High School runners. For information, contact John Holliday, 47693 Cain Ridge Rd., Clarington, OH 43915 (740/458-1758 or jhhollid@access.k12.wv.us). application

Tuesday, 05/04/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Saturday, 05/15/10 (8:30 a.m.) Barnesville’s 4^th Annual Rails-To-Trails 5K Run / Walk (Barnesville, OH). The course is primarily flat, out-and-back, starting and ending at the Train Depot. Immediately following the awards ceremony, the Kids’ Tunnel Run will be staged. The entry fee for the 5K is $16 until 05/10/10 ($20). There is a special group rate of $13 each for four or more people (pre-registration only). Handcrafted trophies will be awarded to the top 3 males and females overall and in age divisions, as well as in masters and Clydesdales. The top 12 male and female walkers also will be recognized, as will be the top 3 male and female masters. There also will be an awards for the top 3 canine / human teams. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a mesh T-shirt. There will be random door prizes following the race, which is part of the Washington County Road Runners Club Grand Prix Series. For information, contact Carl Kondrach, director, Rails-to-Trails 5K, 120 Euclid Ave., Barnesville, OH 43713 (740/425-2535 or carlkondrach@yahoo.com or www.ovrunnersandwalkers.org/rail.htm).

Saturday, 05/22/10 (8:00 a.m.) OVConnect 5K Run / Walk (Wheeling, WV). The race, which benefits Oglebay Good Zoo, will start and end at the zoo. The entry fee is $15 until 05/14/10 ($20). Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female walkers and runners and to the top 2 in age divisions. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt. There will be post-race food and random door prize drawings. For information, contact www.OVConnect5K org or info@ovconnect.org.)

Friday, 05/28/10 (6:45 p.m.) Ogden Tiny Tot Trots (Wheeling, WV). The event, which is reserved for children 5 and younger, will take place on the last 100 yards of the Ogden 20K course and will finish in the vicinity of WesBanco Arena. There is no entry fee. All entrants will receive a finisher’s ribbon. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run & Walk, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100, X-317 or X-253.)

Friday, 05/28/10 (7:15 p.m.) Ogden Fun Run (Wheeling, WV). The event, which is reserved for children 12 and younger, will take place on the last mile of the Ogden 20K course, finishing in the vicinity of WesBanco Arena. The entry fee is $7. All participants will receive a T-shirt and a finisher’s ribbon. Parents are encouraged to run with their children at no cost, but if they want a shirt, there is a fee of $5. Online registration is available via www.ogden20k.com. (The deadline for online registration is 05/19/10.) Transportation from WesBanco Arena to the starting line will be provided, starting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run & Walk, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100, X-317 or X-253.)

Friday, 05/28/10 (7:30 p.m.) Ogden Mile (13-39) & Masters Mile (40 & Older) (Wheeling, WV). The Ogden Mill, which is billed as “The Fastest Mile in America,” will start at the top of Wheeling Hill and will finish in the vicinity of WesBanco Arena. The entry fee is $15. Online registration is available via www.ogden20k.com. (The deadline for online registration is 05/19/10.) Prize money and certificates will be mailed following verification for the top 3 male and female finishers ($75, $50, and $25 respectively) in both divisions. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Transportation from WesBanco Arena to the starting line will be provided, starting at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run & Walk, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100, X-317 or X-253.)

Saturday, 05/29/10 Ogden Newspapers 20K Run (8:00 a.m.) & Walk (7:30 a.m.) (Wheeling, WV). This challenging (hilly) course starts and ends in the vicinity of WesBanco Arena. The entry fee is $25 until 05/22/09 ($40). Online registration is available via www.ogden20k.com. (The deadline for online registration is 05/19/10.) There will be prizes for male and female runners in open, masters, and age categories, and for male and female walkers in open and age divisions. Cash wards will be mailed following verification. There will be special awards to the top 3 males and females in the following categories: American, West Virginian, and Ohio Valley (county residents of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler, Monroe, Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, and Jefferson.) Timing will be recorded via D-Tag. Complete results will be listed at www.ogden20k.com. Participants will receive a race towel, bottled water, fresh fruit and a ticket to the post-race luncheon at Wheeling Heritage Port Amphitheater. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Showers will be available at the YMCA and CentreTown Fitness. Participants in both the 20K and the Parkersburg ½ marathon will be eligible for additional rewards. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run & Walk, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100, X-317 or X-253.)

Saturday, 05/29/10 (8:00 a.m.) Ogden Newspapers 20K Run Relay (Wheeling, WV). A relay for running teams only. The entry fee is $12.50 per participant. Online registration is available via www.ogden20k.com. (The deadline for online registration is 05/19/10.) Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams of male/male, male/female, and female/female following verification. Transportation will be provided to and from the 10K transfer point of the race. Relayers will share a Velcro chip. Complete results will be listed at www.ogden20k.com. Participants will receive a race towel, bottled water, fresh fruit and a ticket to the post-race luncheon at Wheeling Heritage Port Amphitheater. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Showers will be available at the YMCA and CentreTown Fitness. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run & Walk, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100, X-317 or X-253.)

Saturday, 05/29/10 (8:15 a.m.) Ogden Newspapers 5K Run / Walk For Health (Wheeling, WV). This is a competitive event which will reward the top male and female runners and walkers in open and age divisions. The entry fees are $20 for adults and $12 for children younger than 12. Online registration is available via www.ogden20k.com. (The deadline for online registration is 05/19/10.) Pre-registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Participants will receive a race towel, bottled water, and fresh fruit. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run & Walk, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100, X-317 or X-253.)

Tuesday, 06/01/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Saturday, 06/12/10 (9:00 a.m.) Barton V.F.D. 17^th Annual 5K Classic Run & Walk (Barton, OH). The entry fee is $15 until 06/10 ($18). (Children 14 and younger pay $10.) Race day registration will commence at 7:45. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners and walkers overall. There also will be age division and heavyweight awards. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 registrants. There will be post-race refreshments and door prize drawings. For information, contact Kevin Timko, c/o Barton V.F.D. 5K, P.O. Box 631, Barton, OH 43905 (740/695-4492). application

Saturday, 06/19/10 (8:30 a.m.) 14^th Annual Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K (Clarksburg, WV). There also are a 2-Mile Run / Walk (10:00 a.m.) & a Kids K (10:30 a.m.). The 10K course is a double loop in downtown Clarksburg. The 10K entry fee is $15 until 05/17 ($20), and is $25 race day. Online registration is available via www.active.com. There are overall, age division, heavyweight, and team awards. Timing is via ChampionChip. There will be a post-race party. For information, contact Cecil Jarvis Clarksburg 10K, PO Box 688, Clarksburg, WV (304/624-4100 or www.greaterclarksburg10k.org.)

Saturday, 06/26/10 (8:30 a.m.) Corpus Christi 5^th Annual 5K Race / Walk (Wheeling, WV). Race day registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The entry fee for alumni and spouses is $15, and it’s $20 for non-alumni. There will be T-shirts, awards, and refreshments. For information, contact Corpus Christ, 1512 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003.

Saturday, 07/03/10 (8:30 a.m.) Freedom Race: Wheeling Heritage Trail 5-Mile Run & Walk (Wheeling, WV). The race starts and ends at WesBanco Arena, featuring city streets and the trail. It’s a flat, fast course! The entry fee is $15 until 07/01 ($17). Proceeds benefit the Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club. Awards will be presented to the top 5 males and females overall and to the top 2 males and females in age divisions. The first 10 male and 10 female walkers also will receive awards. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a dri-fit shirt. There will be refreshments following the race. For information, contact Hole ‘N Run, 46 Washington Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003.

Saturday, 07/03/10 Robert Urich Memorial Gem City Day 5-Mile Run & 5K Walk (Runners: 8:00 a.m. & Walkers: 8:15 a.m.) (Toronto, OH). The event starts and ends at Clark Hinkle Stadium, featuring flat course on city streets. The entry fee is $10. Trophies will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners and walkers and to the top 2 finishers in age divisions. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 150 registrants. For information, contact Valley Converting, P.O. Box 279, 405 Daniels St., Toronto, OH 43964 (740/537-2152). application

Tuesday, 07/06/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road, Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Saturday, 07/10/10 (7:30 am.) Faith in Action Caregivers Triathlon and Duathlon 2010 (Wheeling, WV). The Triathlon begins with a 400-meter swim in an indoor pool. The 2nd leg is a 25K bike ride on city and country roads. The final leg is a 5K run on level, shaded cross-country trail. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. with the first wave of the swim event. Wet suits are permitted in the pool. Waves begin every 12 minutes with the slowest estimated overall time in the first wave. Wave assignments cannot be changed race day. The duathlon begins at 7:45 a.m. with a 3K run on city streets and through the Wheeling Jesuit University campus. The 2nd leg is a 25K bike ride on city and country roads. Final leg is a 5K run on a level, shaded cross-country trail. Both events finish with a partial track lap to the finish line in front of the stadium bleachers. Prizes for both events are awarded to the top three overall finishers in each race by gender. The top three finishers in all competition categories will receive trophies. All athletes who complete the race will receive a medal. The age group of a participant will be determined by the age on December 31, 2010 and not by age on race day.
Regarding team competition, one team member completes each leg of the race. Relay teams can consist of two or three individuals. A registration must be received for each member of the team.
Athletes who are not members of USAT must pay a $10 fee to cover one-day membership. This is built into the registration fee. Please note that this is membership for the day of the race only.
Register 10 or more members from one faith community, club, business, family or other organizational group at the same time and receive a $5 per person (or $10 per team) discount when registrations are submitted together. Group registrations can be for either the triathlon or duathlon or a combination and apply to either individual registrations, relay teams or a combination. Race fees start at $30, with online registration available via www.active.com. The registration deadline is 07/07/10 @ 2:00 p.m. To find team members, contact Harry Foose at hefoose@hotmail.com. There are individual and team competitions. All finishers will receive a medallion, and trophies will be awarded to the top 3 males and females overall and in individual and team categories. All participants will receive a T-shirt. There will be post-race snacks, beverages, and prizes. For information, contact Jeanette Wojcik, Faith In Action Caregivers, Inc., 1359 National Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/243-5420 or faithinaction@digitalconnections.net.) application

Saturday, 7/24/10 (8:30am) Jim Quinet Memorial 5k run/walk. (New Martinsville WV). Start in front Quinets Court.For more information contact Matt Quinet at 304-455-1842 or email at quinets@yahoo.com

Tuesday, 08/03/10 (6:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be a picnic at Wheeling Park’s gazebo atop the hill opposite the White Palace. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to bring a covered dish. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Friday, 08/06/10 (7:00 p.m.) The Green Mile Run / Walk (Wheeling, WV). The race will start and end at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The entry fee is $10 until race day ($13). Registration and packet pickup will start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Timing will be by ChampionChip. Awards will be presented to the top 10 male and female runners and walkers overall and to the top male and female in age divisions. Shirts are guaranteed to the first 250 registrants. There will be post-race Domino’s pizza, awards, door prizes, and music. CentreTown Fitness Center’s showers will be available. For information, contact Ron Green, Race Director, P.O. Box 16, Benwood, WV 26031 (740/859-0704).

Saturday, 08/07/10 (5:30 p.m.) Debbie’s Dash (Wheeling, WV). The event, a 100-yard dash, is reserved for children 9 years old or younger. The entry fee is $3.00. Registration will be held between 3:00 and 5:15 p.m. at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. (There also will be registration Friday night.) Shirts, race towels, and pizza are guaranteed to the first 150 registrants. There also will be face painting, ice cream, clowns, balloons, and goody bags. For information, contact Ron Green, Race Director, P.O. Box 16, Benwood, WV 26031 (740/859-0704).

Saturday, 08/07/10 (7:00 p.m.) The 13^th Annual Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run / Walk For Leukemia (Wheeling, WV). Race proceeds benefit local targeted victims of Leukemia. The race starts and finishes at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The course is certified. New this year is The Health Plan Fitness 5K Team Challenge. (There is no additional charge for participating.) The entry fee is $18 until 08/06 ($22). Online registration is available via www.debbiegreen5k.com. Timing will be by ChampionChip. Awards will be presented to runners and walkers as follows: top 10 males: top 10 males and females overall, top 3 males and females in age divisions, top male and female residents of Wheeling, and top 3 male and female masters and grandmasters (runners only). (Cash prizes will be awarded to the top open runners, and there will be bonus money presented to top Americans and record-setters.) The first 800 registrants will receive an official race shirt and additional Debbie Green 5K shirt. All finishers will receive a 5K medallion. Awards, food (Undo’s & Domino’s), refreshments, and a multitude of door prizes will be available at Heritage Port. Post-race showers will be available at CentreTown Fitness. For information, contact Ron Green, Race Director, P.O. Box 16, Benwood, WV 26031 (740/859-0704).

Saturday, 08/14/10 (8:00 a.m.) The 12^th Annual Samuel A. Mumley Memorial Classic (St. Clairsville, OH). The 5K run and walk will begin at Vocelli’s Pizza in downtown St. Clairsville and, after traversing a challenging course on the National Road Bike Trail and city streets, will finish at the OVAC finish line in front of the Belmont County Courthouse. The entry fee is $15 until 08/12 ($20). Awards will be presented to the top 5 male and female runners and walkers overall and in age divisions, as well as to the top 5 male and female OVAC high school runners. There also will be a Mayor’s Trophy to the first St. Clairsville male and female. Timing will be by ChampionChip. The first 300 entrants will receive T-shirts. There will be post-race pizza, snacks, beverages, and door prizes. For information, contact Jody Hill, Race Coordinator, St. Clairsville Sunrise Rotary, PO Box 81, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 (740/695-4209 or www.stcsunrise.org).

Wednesday, 08/18/10 (6:30 p.m.) Betty Zane Days 5K Run / Walk (Martins Ferry, OH). The course is “semi-flat” on city streets, starting and ending at City Park. The entry fee is $15. Awards will be presented to the top 5 overall male and female runners and the top 3 finishers in age divisions. Also the first 10 male and female walkers will be honored, as will be the first male and female city resident and first city firefighter. Participants will receive a T-shirt. Race day photos and results will be available at www.badimages.net. For information, contact Betty Zane Days 5K, 433 North Fifth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 (740/359-6205 or bill@badimages.net).

Wednesday, 08/18/10 (7:00 p.m.) 26nd Annual Scio Fall Festival 5K Road Race & 1- Mile Fun Run (Scio, OH). The course is out-and-back and is mostly flat. The entry fee for the 5K and 1-miler are $15 and $7 respectively. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners overall and in age divisions. Shirts are reserved to the first 150 entrants. For information, contact Ray Markley, 39920 Scio-New Rumley Rd., Scio, OH 43988.

Saturday, 09/04/10 (8:30 a.m.) 2^nd Annual Awesome Autism 5K (Bellaire, OH). The race, which benefits PACE (Parents for Autism Community Education), starts and ends at Bellaire High School and will be run on city streets. The entry fee is $15 until race day ($18). Applications are available at www.ovrunnersandwalkers.org. Packets can be picked up Friday, 09/03/10 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Runner’s Connection. There will be awards for the top 3 overall male and female runners and walkers, top overall male and female masters, and the first 2 male and female runners and walkers in age groups. A special award will be given to the top two teams with the most pre-registered runners or walkers from a school district. Race t-shirts are guaranteed to first 150 registered. There will be post-race Domino’s pizza and refreshments. For information, contact Dennis Delbert, Awesome Autism 5K, P.O. Box 442, Bellaire, OH 43906 (740/671-1982).Application

Saturday, 09/04/10 (7:30 a.m.) Charleston Distance Run (15 mile, 3-person 15 mile relay, 5k, & 5k / 10k walks) (Charleston, WV). All races start at the WV Capitol. There are several entry feeds, depending on timing of application. Visit www.charlestondistancerun.com or register online via www.active.com. There are many awards for top overall and divisional performers. Participants will receive a long sleeve and a short sleeve Performance Management Shirt. For information, contact Charleston Distance Run, P.O. Box 11595, Charleston, WV 25339 (304/345-5433).

Monday, 09/06/10 28^th Annual Labor Day 5K Classic Run (9:00 a.m.) & Walk (8:45 a.m.) (Washington, PA). The point-to-point course features a steep downhill start and rolls to a downhill finish. The entry fee is $18 until 08/28/10 ($23). Race day registration commences at 7:00 a.m. at Pathways of Southwestern PA building. Transportation to the starting line will be provided from there. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners overall and in age divisions. There also will be heavy-weight divisions, and the top male and female walker overall and the top 2 male and female walkers will be rewarded. For information, contact Labor Day 5K Classic, Washington Christian Outreach, PO Box 1659, Washington, PA 15301 (724/222-0750 or labordayrace@yahoo.com).

Monday, 09/06/10 (8:30 a.m.) 2^nd Annual Wintersville Labor Day 5K Run & Walk (Wintersville, OH). The course begins and ends at Indian Creek High School Stadium. The entry fee is $10. Registration commences at 7:15 a.m. at the school. The first 100 registrants will receive a T-shirt. There will be post-race food, refreshments, and prizes. Timing is by Runner’s High. For information, contact John Cucarese (740/317-4708) or Melody McClurg (740/424-2472), Wintersville Betterment Committee, 217 N. Avalon Dr., Wintersville, OH 43953.

Tuesday, 09/07/10 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road. Doug Wayt will update the Club on developments regarding the Wheeling Heritage Trail, and Hugh Stobbs will detail the First Annual Veteran’s Day 10K Run & Walk. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Saturday, 09/11/10 (10:00 a.m.) Third Annual RunWalkRoll (Wheeling, WV). The race has a new venue, downtown Wheeling, and will start at WestBanco Arena, travel south on Main St. to 35^th St., where it will join the Wheeling Heritage Trail and finish at the arena. The entry fee for the race, which benefits the Free Wheelchair Mission, is $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and younger, and $20 race day. Online registration is available via www.runwalkandroll.com. Race day registration and packet pick-up will occur between 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. inside the arena. Race medals will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners and walkers overall and in age divisions, as well as to the top 3 wheelchair participants. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 200 entrants. A kid’s fun run will start at 9:30 a.m. There will be post-race food and refreshments, as well as music and door prizes. For more information, contact Chuck and Suzy Miller (304/233-9058) or Wendy Scatterday (304/215-1396).

Saturday, 09/11/10 (9:00 a.m.) Big Moses 5K Run & Walk (Sistersville, WV). The race starts and ends at City Building, 200 Diamond St. The entry fee is $12 until 09/01/10 ($15). Race day registration commences at 7:45 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top two male and female runners and walkers overall and in age divisions. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 80 entrants. For information, contact Anita Carr, PO Box 203, Friendly, WV 26146 (304/758-2535).more info and application

Saturday, 09/11/10 (11:00 a.m.) Patriot Day 2010 Friendship 5K Run & Walk (Smithfield, OH). The race starts and ends at Friendship Park. The entry fee is $15. Online registration is available via www.ohioamvets275.org/Patriot_Day_2010.php. The first 50 registrants will receive a T-shirt. For information, contact Dan Wilson, AMVETS Post 275, 423 North St., Steubenville, OH 43952 (740/317-8646).

Saturday, 09/18/10 Race for Intellectual Disabilities – 10K Run (8:00 a.m.) & 5K Run & Walk (8:20 a.m.) (St. Clairsville, OH). The race features a challenging course, starting and ending at Executive Dr., Fox Commerce Park. The entry fee is $15 until 09/10/10 ($18). Race day registration will occur between 6:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top 3 males and females overall and to the top 2 males and females in age divisions. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 200 entrants. For information, contact Tonya Mangerie, Race Director, 67051 Executive Dr., St. Clairsville, OH (740/695-4931).application

Saturday, 09/25/10 (8:00 a.m.) 5 Mile Run to the Dam for Alzheimer’s (Wheeling, WV). The race, which benefits the Alzheimer’s Assoc., WV Chapter, starts and ends at Warwood’s Garden Park and is mostly on the Wheeling Heritage Trail. The entry fee is $15 until 09/01/10 ($20). Awards will be presented to the top 2 males and females overall and in age divisions. The first 200 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. All participants who raise $75 or more will receive a Memory Walk T-shirt. (Registration in the Run to the Dam also registers you for the Memory Walk.) For information, contact Wendy Hamilton, 1218 Market St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 (800/491-2717 or wendy.hamilton@alz.org or http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/runtothedam).

Saturday, 09/25/10 (8:30 a.m.) 20^th Annual Pumpkin Festival 5k Run/Walk (Barnesville, OH). Sponsored by Ryman & Terrett Pharmacy, the event features a new rolling course and a competitive walk. Registration begins @ 7:00am at the historical Watt Center near the Train Depot. Applications & other info may be viewed @ www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com & www.ovrunnersandwalkers.org. Ceramic-fired pumpkin trophies will be awarded to the top 10 male and female walkers, the top 3 male and female runners overall, and the top 2 male and female runners in age divisions. 125 shirts will be ordered. There will be post-race pizza and refreshments. For information, contact Carl Kondrach (740/425-2535, carlkondrach@yahoo.com) or Dale Landefeld (740/425-2822, dalelandefeld@sbcglobal.net).

Saturday, 10/2/10 (7:30am) The 6th Annual Barkcamp Race at Barkcamp State Park in Belmont County Ohio. We have 4 great events at one of Ohio's beautuful State Parks. Starting at 7:30am is the 1/2 Marathon Trail Run, the cheapest 1/2 marathon we know of. At 8:00am the 5 Mile Trail Challenge Walk on the main hiking trail begins. 8:30am is the 10K State Championship Trail Run and at 9:00am the 5K walk on the road and for the kids at 10:30am the Mini Steeplechase on the Beach. We are chipped timed this year. Entry fee for all race $15.00 till 09/15/10 and after that $17.00. Kids 14 and under $10.00 and the Mini Steeplechase kids 2-10 it is $5.00. Race Day Registration 7am to 8:30am. Proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society and The Debbie Green Memorial Fund. Courses are marked and ready for preview. We have challenging courses, great medals, a beautiful state park, great door prizes and food. Online Registration www.speedy-feet.com . To print an app go to www.thebarkcamprace.net . Questions call Cindy Foose 740-391-1236 or Rod Miller 740-359-7533 or e-mail info@thebarkcamprace.net

Saturday 10/30/10 The End Childhood Obesity Race. Starts at St Michaels School in Wheeling and will be run on National RD. For more info contact Jana. application

Saturday 11/13/10 3rd annual Nick Caldwell Memorial 5k run/ 1 mile walk 10:00am St. Albans WV. for more info