2012 Oxford Race for Life

Date

Start: Saturday, March 24, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Oxford Recreation Complex
307 East Spring Street Oxford, NC

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, March 22, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

This race, organized and managed by the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department, is to benefit the American Cancer Society.

History

In 2011, a field of 100 runners/walkers registered for this event. Wayne Painter won the race in 19:51. Meredith Croke set a new women’s course mark as she ran the course in 22:06. Jarrett Prady holds the men’s course mark of 16:57 set in 2007.

Starting Times

The 5K is the first event of the day starting at 9:00 am while the one mile run/walk begins at 10:00 a.m. The course starts and finishes at the Oxford Recreation Complex at 307 East Spring Street.

Entry Fees/T-Shirts

The entry fees for the 5K are $10 for Recreation Runners/Walkers who do not wish to have an official time and $15 for those who wish to be timed. The fee is only $10 for those under age 19 who wish to get an official time. On race day, all fees increase by $5. The first 200 entrants will receive a t-shirt.

Awards

In both races, awards will be given to the top three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top finishers in each of the following age divisions: 6-under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over.

Benefitting Charity

Profits from the race will go to the American Cancer Society.

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