2008/2009 First Run
Date
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 &
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Race Schedule
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 (New Year's Eve)
10:30pm-11:40pm - Race Day Registration
11:59pm - 10K & 5K Run/Walk Start
1:15am - Awards
Thursday, January 1, 2009 (New Year's Day)
8:30am-9:45am - Race Day Registration
10:00am - 10K & 5K Run/Walk Start
11:15am - Awards
Event Description
Start the new year with a scenic run or walk in this unique event. You can choose to participate on New Year's Eve or on New Year's Day or both.
Event Challenge
Participants completing both events will be eligible for special awards, based upon the cummulative time from each event. There are three combinations of event doubles: 1) Run both 5K events (10K total), 2) Run one 5K event and one 10K event (15 total), and 3) Run both 10K events (20K total).
Distances
This event features a 10K (6.2 mile) and 5K (3.1 mile) run or walk.
Location
Valley River Inn - Eugene, Oregon.
Chip Timing
This year's event will be chip timed, utilizing a Chip Start, due to a narrow starting line. Awards for this event will be based on Chip Time, in lieu of the usual Gun Time.
Directions
In Eugene, take the Delta Highway to the Valley River Center exit. Turn left at the first stoplight after the exit, and proceed south 1/2 mile to the Valley River Inn.
Course
The 10K and 5K run/walks start and finish at the Valley River Inn, following the bike paths along the Willamette River. The courses are flat, fast and scenic! For the night race, the course will be well lit with street lights along the bike path and flashing orange lights at every turn. Click here for the 5K COURSE MAP. Click here for the 10K COURSE MAP.
Entry Fees
$15 without shirt through December 30 at 5pm. $20 without shirt on race day (December 31 and January 1). Register for both and the second race fee is 1/2 price. Technical long sleeve event shirts are available for $12 - shirts are only guaranteed if ordered by Wednesday, December 24.
Registration
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by December 26, 2008. In person at the Eugene Running Company (116 Oakway Center) through Sunday, December 30 at 5pm. On race day (Wednesday, December 31, from 10:30pm - 11:40pm) and (Thursday, January 1, from 8:30am - 9:45am). Entry forms and online registration coming soon.
Awards
Awards will be presented in the 10K and 5K runs to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age group in both events (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day). Special awards will be presented to participants completing both events (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day). All participants will be eligible for random prize drawings.
Age Groups
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
