March 21, 2009 16th Annual Shamrock 5K
The 16th Annual Shamrock 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 21, 2008 on the Dan River Trail. Race Start Time: 10:30 AM

Registration & Packet Pickup at the Pepsi Building, Craghead Street
Friday, March 20 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 21 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Parking:
Off Craghead Street at the Community Market parking lot at the Crossing at the Dan, ½ mile from Main Street on the South bank of the Dan River

Trophies: (no duplication of overall and age group awards)
Runners:
Top Male and Female
2nd place Male and Female
Top Mail and Female Masters (age 40 and over)
Top 3 Finishers in each age group, Male and Female:
14 & Under 30-34 50-54
15-19* 35-39 55-59
20-24 40-44 60-64
25-29 45-49 65 & Over
*Top 5 Finishers 15-19

Walkers:
Trophy to top 6 Males and Females

Team:
Trophies to Male team and Female team with Top 3 Overall Finishers

Awards Ceremony:
At the Pepsi Building. Runner's awards given at 11:45 AM. Walker's awards given at 12:00 Noon. Door prizes will be drawn from all available participants at awards ceremony. You must be present to win door prizes. All participants will receive a free pass to the Danville Science Center.

Course:
Riverwalk Trail on north bank of Dan River. Start line near trestle bridge. Finish line near railroad bridge. Scenic and picturesque course of asphalt & concrete with relatively flat but interesting terrain. Water will be available on the 2nd mile of the course.

Entry Fees: (T-Shirts to first 200 entries)
5K Run/Walk $15.00
Age 19 and under $10.00

Download Printable Entry Form Here

Contact: Melissa Keatts 434-791-6813 (9:00 - 5:00)

 

Other Events Coming Soon:

Historic Downtown Danville First Saturdays Cruise -In
Held on Main Street the first Saturday of the month, April - November, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Downtown Danville Association, Time Machines Car Club, and our corporate sponsors for a Classic and Performance Cars cruise-in the first Saturday evening of each month, April - November. Main Street will be closed to allow you the chance to check out all the fine automobiles. Door Prizes will be given to registered cars. Car Registration and Spectator Admission is one non-perishable food item for God's Storehouse. Stores and restaurants will be open late. Musical entertainment.
Contact: Melissa Keatts 434-791-6813 or Linda Clark 434-728-0617

The Danville Downtown Merchant Association also has many plans for 2009. Check them out at: http://www.danvilledowntownmerchantassociation.com


 

 
Downtown Danville Association
635 Main Street   Danville VA 24541
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