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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Goblin Gallop 5K

Fairfax Corner

Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 8:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, October 30, 2011 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Fairfax Corner
Monument Drive and Government Center Parkway Fairfax, VA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, October 28, 2011 @ 6:30 AM PST

Brief Description

The Valvoline Instant Oil Change 18th annual Goblin Gallop 5K, 1K Fun Run and 5K Walk has a great location at Monument Dr. and Government Center Pkwy. in Fairfax Corner. The 1K starts at 8:30 am, the 5K starts at 9 am and the 5K Walk starts at 9:10 am. This is a family-friendly event with abundant prizes, 5 year age groups, fun, glow in the dark t-shirts, and a Halloween theme.

Charity Beneficiary

The John Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Children with Cancer is a tax-exempt, all volunteer, public organization which assists children with cancer and their families who must cope with the uncertainties and disruptions that accompany serious illness. The Foundation helps by providing financial assistance to families through grants that meet special needs not available through other programs.

Sign Up for a 5K Online Training Plan

The Goblin Gallop 5K has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to provide training plans specifically for this race. These plans are designed for athletes of ALL levels, from the first-timer all the way up to the most experienced athlete. Included with your training plan is an online calendar, reporting tools, training calculators, maps, daily emails, and much more!

5K Race

The Goblin Gallop offers a competitive 5K Race over rolling terrain with a few challenging hills along the way. The event starts and finishes at Fairfax Corner and offers all participants a glo-in-the-dark t-shirt, a goody bag, ChronoTrack Timing by Capital Running Company, a chance to win over $3000 in value through awards and random prizes and post-race refreshments and entertainment.

ChronoTrack Timing and Scoring

Transponder timing operated by Capital Running Company will be used to score the 5K race. The system uses a computer "tag" which must be tied to each runners' shoelaces and records the exact time a runner crosses the starting line and the finish line, resulting in a net time for each runner. The D-tag is disposable. Overall awards will be based upon clock time and age group awards will be based upon transponder times.

Awards

Over $3,000 in prizes to be awarded in the 5K Race. The top three male and female finishers overall receive gift certificates of $150, $100, and $50. The top three male and female finishers in the masters category receive gift certificates of $40. Age group winners also receive gift certificates with $35 for 1st, $25 for 2nd and $15 for 3rd. The age groups are 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, and 70 and over.

1K Fun Run

The Goblin Gallop offers a 1K Fun Run for participants of all ages that prefer a shorter distance. The event offers a mostly flat .62 mile course that starts and finishes in the shopping center. Athletes can either run or walk the distance and all finishers will receive medals. A large running clock will be displayed at the finish line for those that wish to be timed. Costumes are encouraged in the event.

5K Walk

The Goblin Gallop offers a scenic 5K Walk for participants who prefer a slower, more relaxing pace for their exercise. The course is the same as the 5K Race and offers rolling terrain with a few challenging hills to make things more interesting. The event starts right after all the 5K Race participnats have started their event. A running clock will be displayed at the finish line for those that wish to be timed. Costumes are encouraged in the event.

Team Competition

New for 2011! Participants in the 5K can choose to be on a co-ed team consisting of at least 4 members . There are 3 categories available (organization, family & friends) with fun awards to the top team overall in each category. The awards are for best team costume, fastest team (adding up the top 4 co-ed times) & for the team with the most members registered prior to Packet Pickup. So get people from work, or your family or a group of running friends to sign up for this fun competition.

Race Amenities

Wear a costume for your race and particpate in the costume contest. All 1K athletes will receive a special commemorative medal. Walkers are welcome in both distances. Live music is provided by a local band. There will be face painting, a moon bounce and lots of other fun festivities. Random and Door prizes will be given out including Redskin Tickets. Prizes for the best costume.

Packet Pick up

Packets, t-shirts, bibs, Chrono-Track D-Tags, and goodie bags will be available at the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Office in Centreville on Friday, October 28th from 12 noon until 7 pm. and on Saturday, October 29th from 10 am until 4 pm. Directions to the Friday & Saturday Packet Pickup are available at www.viocva.com. On race day Sunday, October 30th Packet Pickup is located at Fairfax Corner from 7 am until 8:30 am. New registrations are accepted at Packet Pickup & on Race Day.

Picking Up for Your Friends and Family

We do allow runners to pick up bibs and t-shirts for their friends. Please note that t-shirts cannot be mailed. You will not need to show us your ID or copies of their ID to pick up for them.

Unique T-shirts

One of the race's traditions is to have a Glo-in-the-dark commemorative t-shirt for everyone. Naturally, the t-shirts display a Halloween theme. Childrens' sizes are available in small and medium and adult sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL and XX. Participants signing up before Packet Pickup have the oprtion of choosing a long-sleeve t-shirt in place of the short sleeve t-shirt for an additional $5 cost to their registration fee. Short Sleeve t-shirt sizes may be limited on race day.

Start Times

The 1K Fun Run starts at 8:30 am, the 5K Race starts promptly at 9 am and the 5K Walk starts at 9:10 am. .

Post-race Brunch

Delicious, grilled hotdogs will be served along with breakfast bars, fresh fruit, large cookies and warm popcorn. Bottled water, fruit juices and other refreshments will also be available.

Directions

From Interstate 66 West, take exit 57B ( Route 50.) Pass the exit for Fair Oaks Mall and then take the second exit onto West Ox Road. At the second stop light turn left onto Monument Dr. At the third stop light you will be at Monument Dr. and Government Center Pkwy. Fairfax Corner is in front of you on the left. Free parking.

Volunteers

If running is not your thing, you can still be part of the event by volunteering your time! If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event, please send an email with "Goblin Gallop Volunteer" in the subject line to: office@runwashington.com

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