An event designed to be fun for both families and serious runners, the parents place 5K run/walk is part of the 2015 Morgantown Area Grand Prix. This year we will have a superhero theme so feel free to dress up as your favorite superhero. The race course is completely flat on the Mon River Rail Trail and is largely shaded. There will be fun activities for the kids, including a children's sprint after the 5k.
Registration fees
Parents Place 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Super Hero Edition
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$20.00Jan 27 – Mar 25
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$25.00Mar 26 – Apr 9
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Race Info
Parents’ Place: All proceeds from the race go to helping Parents’ Place maintain its quality preschool program. For more than 32 years, Parents’ Place has provided a unique parent-run, nondenominational program open to all parents and their preschool children. We provide parents with a place to socialize while their children attend preschool classes. Children from ages 1 to 5 attend classes taught by experienced and qualified teachers while infants stay with their mother or father in the parents’ room.
The teachers at Parents’ Place encourage independence and creativity through stimulating physical and cognitive development activities: reading, music, crafts, and play time. While children attend classes, parents enjoy the opportunity to share parenting experiences and learn from notable speakers on topics ranging from nutrition and finance to local charities and children’s activities.
Race course: This out and back course begins and ends at the Tugboat Depot Park in Star City. The race will travel along the Rail Trail toward downtown. This gently rolling course along the trail is prefect for runners and walkers of all levels. Water will be provided on the course.
Race-Day Check In: Registration is from 8:00 to 8:45 am. Runners and walkers will check in at the Star City Park Pavilion by the river, below the Tugboat Depot park. Everyone must be registered by 8:45 am. All pre-registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt, but availability of shirts is not guaranteed on race day. There is parking by the pavilion as well as on Frontier.
Entry Fee: If you register before March 25, 2015, the registration cost is $20.00. All entrants who register after March 25 will be charged $25.00. Fees are nonrefundable. Please make checks payable to Parents’ Place.
Finish/Results: Computerized timing will be provided. Results will be available online at www.iplayoutside.com.
Refreshments: All racers will be provided with refreshments, provided by various sponsors. In addition, Parent’s Place will be holding a bake sale.
Awards: Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female running finishers as well as the top three male and female running finishers in each of the following age groups: 14 and under; 15–19; 20–24; 25–29; 30–34; 35–39; 40–44; 45–49; 50–54; 55–59; 60–65; and 65 and over. Awards will also be given to the top three overall male and female walkers.
Activities for Kids: During and after the race, Parents’ Place will provide activities for children including face painting, games and arts and crafts activities. After all runners and walkers have completed the course, there will be a Kid’s Race for any child who would like to participate.
Directions: The race will begin on the Rail Trail at Tugboat Depot Park in Star City. Tugboat Depot is located on Frontier Ave and University Ave. in Star City along the river, close to Terra Café.
Sponsors
Cardinal Pediatrics-$500.00
Mt. Morris Pharmacy-$250.00
Asayo Creative-$250.00
Medexpress-$250.00
Waterfront Pharmacy-$100.00
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda McIntyre | $25.00 |
| 2 | Anonymous | $10.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $5.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat, April 11, 2015 8:00 AM - Registration Opens
- Sat, April 11, 2015 9:00 AM - Run/Walk Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Carrie Monseau
- capadonna11@hotmail.com
