River City 5 Miler/5k

River City 5 Miler/5k Race Information

<p>This race is a fundraiser for Huntington High Cross-Country and also to serve a purpose bigger than ourselves a portion of our proceeds will go toward the Facing Hunger Foodbank.</p> <p>The course starts at Harris RiverFront Park and then runs downtown and loops through Marshall’s campus and then returns to the park. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration</strong></span></p> <p>Packet pickup and race-day registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31.</p> <p>A check-in table will be located near the 12th Street entrance to Harris Riverfront Park.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Start</strong></span></p> <p>Both the 5K and 5 Miler will begin at 8:00 a.m.</p> <p>The starting line will be located at the far end of the parking lot near the 12th Street entrance.</p> <p>Course Information</p> <p>The 5K and 5-mile courses begin and end in the same locations. Both races will exit and reenter Harris Riverfront Park through the 10th Street entrance.</p> <p>The primary difference between the courses is:</p> <p>5K participants will turn left onto Hal Greer Boulevard.<br />5 Miler participants will continue along 5th Avenue to approximately 19th Street before turning back.<br />A water station will be available approximately 1.5 miles into the 5K and shortly before the 3-mile mark of the 5 Miler.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Awards</strong></span></p> <p>The awards ceremony will begin shortly after the age-group results have been finalized.</p> <p>Age Groups</p> <p>0-10 <br />11-20<br />21-30<br />31-40<br />41-50<br />51-60<br />60 and older</p> <p>Custom River City 5 Mile Keychains are awarded to the top 3 overall in the 5k and 5 mile race and the top two in each age group</p> <p>Cash Prizes for the top 3 overall in the <strong>5 miler</strong> are as follows*:</p> <p>1st-$150<br />2nd-$75<br />3rd-$50</p> <p>*High school and collegiate athletes are responsible for verifying that participation and/or acceptance of prize money complies with all applicable school, state association, NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, USATF, or other governing-body rules. Any declined prize money will be donated directly to Facing Hunger Foodbank.  In general High School athletes should not accept cash prizes</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Food Drive for Facing Hunger Foodbank</strong></span></p> <p>Please consider bringing a nonperishable food item to donate to Facing Hunger Foodbank. A collection container will be located near the check-in area.</p> <p>Facing Hunger Foodbank has suggested the following items:</p> <p>Canned fruits with pop-top lids<br />Canned vegetables with pop-top lids<br />Canned or shelf-stable meats, including chicken, tuna, and salmon<br />Canned soups with pop-top lids<br />Beef stew<br />Chili<br />Rice<br />Pasta<br />Tomato pasta sauce<br />Boxed helper meals<br />Peanut butter<br />Dry beans, including pinto and navy beans<br />Dry cereal<br />Instant oatmeal<br />Cream of wheat<br />Shelf-stable milk<br />Bottled water<br /> <span style="text-decoration:underline"></span></p>