7th Deckers Creek Trail Half-Marathon

9am

THE DOWNHILL COURSE

A mostly downhill course, the Deckers Creek Trail has an elevation drop of approximately 800 feet over the span of the 13.1 mile distance. The Deckers Creek Trail is a two-surface course, providing a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for runners. The trail surface is packed limestone for the first 10.4 miles and asphalt for the final 2.7 miles. The half-marathon begins in Masontown, WV and finishes at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown. There will be seven water stops along the way.

THE AWARDS: Custom awards are presented to:

Overall open class 1st thru 5th male

Overall open class 1st thru 5rd female

Top three male finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Top three female finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Awards will be announced at 1:00 pm.

The Deckers Creek Half-Marathon is part of the Morgantown Area Grand Prix Series.

ENTRY: Participants must submit a completed registration form and pay a registration fee for qualification.

All proceeds benefit Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) to help construct, manage, and maintain the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails.

Registration and packet pick-up will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. only at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown, WV. Transportation will be provided by WVU Hospitals to the Deckers Creek Trailhead in Masontown. Buses will be leaving at 8:15 a.m., make sure you catch the bus!

Fees are non-refundable.

Pre registrations by: 5/25/07 – $27 w/t shirt

Pre-registration by 5/25/07 – $22 w/o t shirt

Registration received after 5/25- $30 w/o t shirt

Registration received after 5/25 – $35 w/t shirt

T shirts are guaranteed only to the first 250.