Saturday, November 24, 2018 -- Green Bank, WV / Green Bank Observatory
Green Bank Turkey Trot 5K/10K and Gobble wobble
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The Green Bank Turkey Trot consists of 3 races: a 5K Road run, a 10K Trail Run, and new this year, a 1K Gobble Wobble for little runners aged 8 and under. The 10K will begin at 1:00 PM; the 5K at 1:10, and the Gobble Wobble at 2:00 PM.
2018 Registration
- [ Register On-Line ] with runreg.com
- $20.00 by November 15 ( $15.00 for Gobble Wobble)-- guaranteed a t-shirt
- $25.00 after November 15 ($20.00 for Gobble Wobble) -- may not get a shirt
- Race day registration starts at 11:30 am
Both races begin and end at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank observatory campus.
The 10K trail run begins at 1:00 PM and features a fun mix of flats and hills with fields and wooded single track, offering behind-the-scenes views of new and historic telescopes and nature areas.
The 5K course follows paved site roads for the most part. Short sections are on well groomed trails. While you race, you will have a great view of our telescopes including the 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 located at the half-way points for each the course.
An awards ceremony and post-race Pizza supper and fellowship will finish out your afternoon.
To Benefit the William Dilley Scholarship and the Pocahontas County High School Track Team.
Proceeds from the event will support the high school track team and 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.
Green Bank observatory
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 GBO's website at: 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: | 2018-11-24 Start Time: 1:00pm |
Event Name: | Green Bank Turkey Trot 5K/10K and Gobble wobble |
Location(s): |
Green Bank, WV 24944 Green Bank Observatory |
Event Type(s): |
Run Road Off Road Walk Non-Competitive |
Event Distance(s): | 5K 10K |
Contact(s): |
Sue Ann Heatherly Phone: 304-456-2209 Email: saheatherly@gmail.com |
Affiliate(s): | |
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Offsite URL: | greenbankobservatory.org/turkeytrot/ |