Saturday, November 26, 2011 -- Green Bank, WV
Green Bank Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by the Pocahontas County High School Track Team
Coverage: [2006] [2007] [2008] [2009] [2010]
Register Today!
- Print your [Entry Form]
- $12.00 if mailed by Nov. 9, 2011 (guaranteed a T-shirt)
- $15.00 thereafter and on race day (may not get a shirt)
- Race day registration starts at 12:00 noon at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (directions below)
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The 3.1-mile course begins and ends near the old tour center. While participants race, you will have a great view of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's (NRAO) Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), the world's largest fully steerable single aperture antenna!
Age divisions for the RUN are 13 and under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over. Prizes will be awarded to each divisional winner.
Water stations will be on the course and post-race refreshments will be provided.
To Benefit the William Dilley Scholarship
Monies from the event will be divided equally to support the track team as well as go to the William Dilley Scholarship. William was a graduate and member of Pocahontas Track team in the 1970's. A scholarship fund was set up to assist high school graduates who are participants in the track program.
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
Green Bank Airport
P.O. Box 2, Rt. 28/92
Green Bank, West Virginia 24944
Directions, more maps, and other information can be found on NRAO's website at: www.gb.nrao.edu/visitors.shtml
Bring Family and Friends
Tour the NRAO and see first hand all 11 telescopes, one being the Tatel Telescope which is best known for being used by Frank Drake for the first search for extraterrestrial intelligence; most of the time was spent in basic exploration of the radio universe.
Visit the science center which features exhibits, a cafe, and gift shop. Find out more about the race location on the Pocahontas County CVB website.
What's close by?
This race location is located in "Nature's Mountain Playground," Pocahontas County, West Virginia close to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and many other attractions. View this PDF map of the county and for lodging and activity information go to www.pocahontascountywv.com.
| Start Date: | 2011-11-26 Start Time: 1:00pm |
| Event Name: | Green Bank Turkey Trot: 5 K Run/Walk |
| Location(s): |
Green Bank, WV 24944 National Radio Astronomy Observatory |
| Event Type(s): |
Run Off Road Walk Non-Competitive |
| Event Distance(s): | 5K 3.1mi |
| Contact(s): |
Kay Wiley Phone: 304-456-4119 Email: kwiley30@hotmail.com |
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