Sat, Aug 29, 2015
Ford City, PA
Activity | Today | Later | |
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Duathlon--5K Run/ 5 Mile Bike - Individual Age group/open |
$20 | $25 | Closed |
Duathlon--5K Run/ 5 Mile Bike - Group-registration team Age group/open |
$35 | $35 | Closed |
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open |
$20 | $25 | Closed |
Walking-5K - Individual Age group/open |
$20 | $25 | Closed |
The FCRCP, Inc. WELCOMES YOU TO PARTICIPATE in our 4th Annual "Heart & Sole" event (--growing in numbers each year) taking place in the small town of Ford City in Western PA...The event serves as a kick-off to the upcoming "Street Fair" over Labor Day weekend. The course is flat, fast, tranquil, and scenic, taking place in part on the "Armstrong Trail"---This event does not challenge you to the typical hills of PA; the "flat" "all-paved" course allows all ages and skill levels to participate---(**Road Bike-friendly course)...
Proceeds from this event will serve to brighten community spirits and create smiles through the free 2015 Christmas Light-Up Night festivities, special events, and new lighting planned for the community at large...by the Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership...a community-focused non-profit organization...
**2-Option Participant Event**with Awards designed for Each Event
**Participant may either choose a 5K Run/Walk or a 5K Run+5 Mile Bike Duathlon (individual or team selection)**
**Chip-Timed Event**
Event Day Registration/Check-In/Packet Pick-Up: 6:30--7:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 7:30 AM
Warm-Up Stretching Session: 7:45 AM
8:00 AM Start
**Flat**---**Fast** course**
Post-Race Refreshments for All!
Parking is "Free"
*Hi-Performance Event Shirt Guaranteed to Pre-Registrants through August 8th*
**Signage will be placed directing participants to Parking and Registration/Check-In areas
The "Run" commences at the corner of 10th Street and Third Avenue in Ford City, proceeding--South on Third Avenue to 2nd Street, turning onto "The Trail," continuing--North to 17th Street flowing onto Third Avenue--South back to 10th Street and FINISH LINE or TRANSITION AREA. The "Bike" starts at the 10th Street and Third Avenue designated "Transition Area" onto Second Avenue--South to Rosston Road (Ross Avenue)--continuing to point whereupon the roadway crosses "The Trail"; then back--North---traveling onto Second Avenue proceeding to 17th Street; then back--South on Third Avenue to FINISH LINE...
**"Team" Option available for the 5K Run / 5Mile Bike Duathlon---One Partner "Runs"---the other "Bikes"---
Competitive Awards:
Top 3 Teams; Top 3 Male Finishers; Top 3 Female Finishers; Top 3 Finishers in Each Age Category (*no duplications):
Age Categories:
14 and Under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 and Over
**Walkers will be guaranteed an event shirt if pre-registered by August 8th, as well as a Participation Certificate
**Signed Waivers are required from all participants**
**Helmets are highly recommended for bikers**