Newcastle 5K Run/Walk

Date

Start: Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Lake Boren Park
Coal Creek Pky & SE 84th Way Newcastle, WA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

Join us for the inaugeral Newcastle 5K Run & Walk, a 3.1 mile jaunt through parks and scenic byways. All levels of runners and walkers welcome for this fun, healthy community event.

Additional Information

This scenic, mostly flat 3.1 mile course follows the old railroad grade of the former Seattle & Walla Walla line. The run/walk will start and finish in Lake Boren Park. The route is on a mix of wide trails and paved road. Over half the route is in beautiful May Creek and Lake Boren Parks. Run/Walk will start sharply at 9 a.m. Packet pick-up and in-person registration is available at the event on August 29th from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. In-person registrations are by cash or check only. Awards will be given for the Top 3 Mens and Womens overall finishers, as well as Top 3 Mens and Womens finishers by age group. Age Groups are: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; and 60+ Stay for the post-event fun including music, refreshments, a kid's dash, the awards ceremony and more. Race results will be available at the event or online. Directions to Run/Walk: Turn off Coal Creek Parkway onto SE 84th Way (Olympus Neighborhood entrance). Signage will direct you to parking, adjacent to Lake Boren Park.

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