Saturday, June 2, 2012 -- Morgantown, WV / Deckers Creek Trail
Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon - MAGP #4
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* Morgantown Area Grand Prix Series Event * (MAGP Series Page)
** NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION ** (due to the increase # of runners, we can no longer allow same day registration and logistically ensure all runners have a bus ride to the start).
2012 Registration ... Closed for 2012.
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Packet Pickup will be from 6:30-7:45 AM at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown, WV. Transportation will be provided by WVU Hospitals to the Deckers Creek Trailhead in Masontown.
START TIMES
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Two Race Starts 8:30 A.M. and 8:45 A.M.
Your start time and bus schedule will be posted 3 days prior to the race at: www.montrails.org You are responsible for knowing your start time, you will not be notified.
BUSES
Buses will leave at 7:30 A.M. for the 8:30 A.M. start.
Buses will leave at 7:45 A.M. for the 8:45 A.M. start.
MAKE SURE YOU CATCH THE BUS!
PHOTOS
Will be provided by iPlayOutside.com
DOWNHILL COURSE
A mostly downhill course, the Deckers Creek Trail has an elevation drop of approximately 800 feet over the span of the 13.1 mile distance. The Deckers Creek Trail is a two-surface course, providing a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for runners. The trail surface is packed limestone for the first 10.4 miles and asphalt for the final 2.7 miles. The half-marathon begins in Masontown, WV and finishes at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown. There will be seven water stops along the way.
CERTIFIED COURSE . . . USATF certification number is WV09009MS
AWARDS (announced at 1:00 pm)
- Overall open class 1st thru 5th male
- Overall open class 1st thru 5rd female
- Top three male finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Top three female finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
- The Caboose Award
TIMING AND RESULTS
Timing by the Morgantown RoadRunners. Course support and race timing will close at 12:00pm. There is one timing clock- those starting at 8:45 A.M. will need to subtract 15 minutes from the timing clock for finish time. A complete listing of times and places will be posted at the finish and available at: www.iplayoutside.com. Race times on iplayoutside.com and printed times will reflect correct finish time.
MAPS
Trail maps are available at: The Greater Morgantown CVB, 201 High Street, Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505, 1-800-458-7373 and at our site.
| Start Date: | 2012-06-02 Start Time: 8:30am |
| Event Name: | Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon - MAGP #4 |
| Location(s): |
Morgantown, WV 26505 Deckers Creek Trail |
| Event Type(s): |
Run |
| Event Distance(s): | 13.1mi |
| Contact(s): |
Ella Belling Phone: 304-296-6185 Email: ella@montrails.org |
| Affiliate(s): |
Morgantown Area Grand Prix Mon River Trails Conservancy |
| Comments: | |
| Offsite URL: | montrails.org/events12dcthm.shtml |
DIRECTIONS
To the Wharf District Parking Garage near Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park.
Coming from Interstate 79 North:
Take Exit 152, Westover. At the end of the exit ramp, take a left at the light. Follow Route 19 North for about two miles. Cross the Westover Bridge. At the end of the bridge get into the right turning lane and turn right at the light. Follow on South University Avenue for about 1/8th of a mile. Go thru the next light in front of Superior Car Sales. Take the next right after the light. Bear to the right after turning and follow down to parking garage.
Coming from Interstate 79 South:
Take Exit 152, Westover. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right at the light. Follow Route 19 North for about two miles. Cross the Westover Bridge. At the end of the bridge get into the right turning lane and turn right at the light. Follow on South University Avenue for about 1/8th of a mile. Go thru the next light in front of Superior Car Sales. Take the next right after the light. Bear to the right after turning and follow down to parking garage.
Coming from Interstate 68 West:
Take Exit 1, University Avenue. At the end of the ramp take a left. Follow for about two or three miles. You will pass an Exxon on your right at the top of the hill. Follow down the hill past Dorsey's Knob Park. On South University Avenue you will pass Waterfront Hotel on your left. Go thru the light at the hotel. Take the second left after the hotel. Bear to your right and follow down to the parking garage.
Visitor Information
Stay, Eat, Play in Morgantown, WV . . . Morgantown's 5.000 rooms ensures an abundance of amenities at multiple price points. From luxury to log cabin, condos to cottages, family-friendly suites to value-priced motels, Morgantown accommodates all visitors. Throughout the city, upscale dining rooms coexist with neighborhood bistros, family-owned eateries, spirited pubs and high-profile chain establishments. Tastes from around the world define the art of dining, whether it's a family affair, romantic rendezvous, or alfresco by the water's edge.
Visit www.tourmorgantown.com for more information.
