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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, 07/01/08 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting, which will be held at the Edgewood Lutheran Church on National Road, will have Damon Clark and Chauncy Hull of CentreTown Fitness speaking about supplemental training. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, contact Tom Rownd (304/277-4739 or tomrunfast@comcast.net).

Thursday, 07/03/08 (6:30 p.m.) Cameron VFD Firecracker 5K Run & Walk (Cameron, WV). The race starts and ends at the City Building, 44 Main St. The entry fee is $12 until race day ($15). Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female runners and in age divisions. There also will be awards to the top 10 overall walkers. T-shirts will be available. For information, contact David Evans, 15 Pleasant Dr., Cameron, WV 26033 (304/686-3740).

Friday, 07/04/08 (8:30am) Freedom race:Wheeling Heritage trail 5 mile run and 5k walk Wheeling wv.Both events begin and end at Wesbanco Arena, featuring a downtown center loop and the Wheeling heritage trail. The course is flat and fast. Entry fee is $15 until 7/1 ($17) Award to the top 5 male and female runners, top 2 male and female runners in age divisions, and 10 male and female walkers. Pre registrants will receive an embroidered sports duffle bag. There will be post race food and beverages.Sponsored by Centretown fitness and the Hole N Run the race benefits the programming of the Ohio Valley Runners and Walkers club. For information contact Centretown fitness at 304-234-6540

Saturday, 07/12/08 (7:30 a.m.) Seventh Annual Faith In Action Caregivers Triathlon (Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV). The sprint triathlon consists of a 400-meter swim, a 25K bike ride, and a 5K run. Race fees start at $30, with online registration available via www.active.com. The registration deadline is 07/09/08. 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 Faith In Action Caregivers, Inc., 1359 National Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/243-5420 or faithinaction@digitalconnections.net.)

Saturday, 07/12/08 (7:30 a.m.) Second Annual Faith In Action Caregivers Duathlon (Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV). The sprint duathlon consists of a 5K run, a 25K bike ride, and a 5K run. Race fees start at $30, with online registration available via www.active.com. The registration deadline is 07/09/08. 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 Faith In Action Caregivers, Inc., 1359 National Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/243-5420 or faithinaction@digitalconnections.net.)

Saturday, 07/12/08 (6:00 p.m.) New Concord Fireman’s 5K Run / Walk (New Concord, OH). This year’s race features a new “challenging” course. The entry fee is $20. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners overall and in age divisions. There also will be awards to the top 3 male and female walkers and special awards to firefighters and EMTs. T-shirts will be distributed while they last. For information, contact John Glenn Track Boosters, 380 Spring Valley Dr., Zanesville, OH 43701.

Wednesday, 07/30/08 (6:30 p.m.) East Ohio Regional Hospital Betty Zane Days 5K Run & Walk (Martins Ferry, OH). The race starts and ends at City Park and features a semi-flat tour of the City of Martins Ferry. The entry fee is $15 until 08/04/08 ($20). Online registration is available via http://www.badimages.net/Betty_Zane_Days_5K_run.htm. Race day registration commences at 5:00 p.m. at City Park. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners overall and in age divisions, as well as to the top 10 walkers (male/female). There also will be two special awards: 1^st Martins Ferry citizen (male & female) and 1^st Martins Ferry firefighter. T-shirts will be available until they run out. For information, contact Betty Zane Days 5K, 433 North Fifth St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 (740/633-5563 or 740/359-6205 or bill@badimages.net).

Friday, 08/01/08 (7:00 p.m.) The Green Mile Run / Walk (Wheeling, WV). The race starts at Wheeling’s Heritage Port, features ChampionChip timing, and has an entry fee of $10 until race day ($13). There will be ChampionChip timing. $50 gift certificates to Play It Again Sports will be awarded to the top 10 male and female runners and the top 3 male and female walkers. Fourth through 10^th place walkers will receive trophies, as well as the top 1 male and female runner and walker in age divisions. T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 250 registered participants. There will be a post-race pasta dinner and door prizes. Showers will be available at CentreTown Fitness. For information, contact Ron Green (304/859-0704 or visit www.debbiegreen5k.com.)

Saturday, 08/02/08 (5:30 p.m.) Debbie’s Dash (Wheeling, WV). A 100-yard dash for children 9 years of age and younger, the fun run will be held at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The entry fee is $3 and includes a T-shirt and post-event pizza to the first 150 registrants. For information, contact Ron Green (304/859-0704 or visit www.debbiegreen5k.com.)

Saturday, 08/02/08 (7:00 p.m.) 11^th Annual Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run / Walk For Leukemia (Wheeling, WV). The race, which benefits a local leukemia patient, starts and ends at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The course, which is certified, is mostly flat and features city streets and trails. The entry fee is $18 until 07/31/08 ($22). Online registration is available via www.debbiegreen5k.com. There will be ChampionChip timing. Cash awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners overall, as well as the first three Americans, master and grandmaster. In addition, there will be cash bonuses for an open course record. The top 3 male and female walkers also will receive cash awards. Trophies will be awarded to runners and walkers in age and masters divisions. The first 750 registered participants will receive a pair of race shirts. Music will be provided every mile. Post-race shower facilities will be available at CentreTown Fitness. For information, contact Ron Green (304/859-0704 or visit www.debbiegreen5k.com.)

Tuesday, 08/05/08 (7:00 p.m.) Ohio Valley Runners’ & Walkers’ Club (Wheeling, WV). This month’s meeting, which will be an open forum, 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, 08/09/08 (8:30 a.m.) Coshocton Firefighters IAFF Local 216 5K Run & Walk (Coshocton, OH). The race, which benefits MDA, will be held on city streets, and features some rolling hills. The entry fee is $20 until race day ($25). Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age divisions. T-shirts will be provided to the 1^st 75 registrants. There will be post-race door prizes. For information, contact Cory Wilson, Coshocton Firefighters 5K Run / Walk for MDA, 325 S. 7^th St., Coshocton, OH 43812 (740/622-2555 or swilson@coshoctonfire.org).

Saturday, 08/09/08 (8:00 a.m.) The 10^th Annual Samuel A. Mumley Memorial Classic: 5K Run / Walk (St. Clairsville, OH). The race, which starts and ends in the vicinity of Huntington Bank, features a challenging course on The St. Clairsville National Road Bike Trail and the streets of St. Clairsville. The entry fee is $15 until race day ($18). Awards will be presented to the top 5 male and female runners overall and in age divisions. The top 5 male and female OVAC cross-country runners also will be receive awards. Also, the first male and female resident will be recognized. There will be ChampionChip timing. Every 10^th finisher will receive a windbreaker. The first 300 entrants will receive T-shirts. There will be post-race pizza, beverages, and door prizes. For information, contact Jody Hill, race coordinator, St. Clairsville Sunrise Rotary Club, P.O. Box 81, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 (740/695-4209).Race application

Saturday, 08/09/08 (9:00 a.m.) Lawrencefield Parish Church 5K Race (Wheeling, WV). The race, which starts and ends at Lawrencefield Church on Table Rock Lane, features rural rolling hills. There is race day registration only, and the entry fee is $15. There will be awards for the top male and female runners in ten-year age divisions and to the top five walkers. High quality, 3-color T-shirts are guaranteed to the 1^st 50 registrants. George Frazier will provide timing of the race, which benefits the church. For information, call 304/277-2353.

Saturday, 08/16/08 (8:00 a.m.) Parkersburg News & Sentinel Half Marathon (Parkersburg, WV). The half-marathon, which features a rolling course, is the RRCA National Half Marathon Championship. The entry fee is $30 until 07/15 ($35) and 08/01 ($40). There also is a two-mile race, which starts at 8:05 a.m. and has a registration fee of $10 until 07/15 ($15). Online registration is available via www.NewsandSentinelHalfMarathon.com. Timing is via ChampionChip. Awards are plentiful for runners and walkers, male and female, open and heavyweight divisions. T-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registrants. Runners who compete in both the Ogden 20K and The News & Sentinel Half-Marathon will receive a special T-shirt and be elegible for additional cash prizes. There are a pre-race pasta dinner and a post-race pizza luncheon. Showers are available at the YMCA. For information, visit www.NewsandSentinelHalfMarathon.com.

Saturday, 10/04/2008. (9:00 am) Fourth Annual Barkcamp 5K walk and 10K Run. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life. Please come early as the road becomes part of the course ! (go to the beach!) Awards will be presented to overall winners and to the top three females and males in age groups for both walking and running categories.

Food will be provided by the Ole Alpha Restaurant in Wheeling ,WV. Tee-shirts to the first 200 participants but register early if you want a certain size ! Great door prizes ! For a race application - click here :Barkcamp 10k trail run 5k walk

For more info call Cindy at 740-391-1236 or Rod at 740-359-7533. Come and have a great time !! Hope to see you there !!